Longitudinal Effect of Perceived Family Support on Marital Adjustment Moderated by Stepfamily Type

Carina M. Santos, Maria E. Costa, Brian J. Higginbotham, Tiago Ferreira, Mariana V. Martins, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences and Centre for Psychology, University of Porto, Centre for Psychology, University of Porto, Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, Utah State University

Journal of Family Issues

Published online on June 12, 2026

Abstract

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This study examines longitudinal effects between marital adjustment (MA) and perceived family support (PFS), considering the moderating role of stepfamily type (simple vs. complex). Although higher PFS levels are linked to better MA, forming a new ...