| Abstract: | A multidimensional typology of nonclinical stepfami- lies was developed on the basis of indepth interviews with a non-sarn- ple group of remarried couples. Competitive Learning Analysis of the data, yielded three types of stepfamilies, based on three psychosocial and four sociodemographic features: Integrated families, Invented fam- ilies and Imported families. Profiles of these types are portrayed and demonstrated. No difference in levels. of functioning and satisfaction was found. Theoretical and practical implications of the typology are discussed. |
