BRIDGING THE GAP - CLINICAL-APPLICATIONS OF RESEARCH FINDINGS ON THE SPOUSE AND STEPPARENT ROLES IN REMARRIAGE

A review of the findings from selected studies on the spousal and step parental roles is offered. Most articles on the topic emphasize eithe r reporting findings from research studies or outlining a series of cl inical interventions. This article emphasizes both because effective c linical interventions with stepfamilies must stem from the relevant fi ndings from empirical research. The review of literature serves as a n ecessary foundation for the nine clinical recommendations discussed.