Interparental conflict and parent–child triangulation: a meta-analytical review of children feeling caught between parents.

This meta-analysis reviews the findings from 49 studies (N  = 23,336) examining the association between interparental conflict and children feeling caught between parents (also referred to as parent–child triangulation). The cumulative evidence indicates a moderate, meaningful relationship between i...

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Publicado en:Human Communication Research Vol. 52; no. 2; pp. 77 - 90
Autor principal: Schrodt, Paul
Formato: Literature Review
Publicado: Oxford University Press / USA Apr2026
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