The State University of New York at Buffalo

A comparison of the experiences of childless stepmothers and stepmothers with biological children: Impact on marital and psychological well-being.

The purpose of this study is to determine if there are differences in the roles and experiences of childless stepmothers and stepmothers with their own children. Aspects investigated will include demographic information, stepfamily characteristics, marital relationship, anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms, and life satisfaction.