Spouses’ Socialization and Children’s Psychosocial Well-Being: Preparation for Marriage, Mutual Responsibilities, and the Transmission of Family Values
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Spouses’ Socialization and Children’s Psychosocial Well-Being: Preparation for Marriage, Mutual Responsibilities, and the Transmission of Family Values
Abstract
This article examines how the socialization of prospective spouses and the responsibilities they assume in marriage may shape children’s psychological and social well-being. It approaches marriage as a social institution through which families transmit values across generations and prepare children to understand social expectations and assume responsibilities within their communities.
The article first considers how inherited social norms, perceived compatibility, and knowledge of a prospective partner inform the choice of a spouse as adults establish households of their own. It then discusses the role of families and other institutions of socialization in preparing prospective spouses for married life, particularly by helping them understand mutual rights and responsibilities. The article argues that when spouses fulfil their responsibilities toward one another, they can foster a family environment that supports children’s emotional stability and social adjustment. This perspective links preparation for marriage and everyday family practices to children’s well-being and to the intergenerational transmission of social values.
Keywords — Spouses’ socialization, preparation for marriage, marital responsibilities, family values, children’s psychosocial well-being.
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