Maternal positive coparenting and adolescent ego-identity: the chain mediating role of fathers’ marital satisfaction and adolescent peer relationships

Introduction Based on the ecological systems theory and family theory, this study explores mechanisms underlying effects of maternal positive coparenting adolescent ego-identity. Methods This employed Maternal Positive Coparenting Scale to assess mothers, Father Marital Satisfaction examine fathers, Adolescent Peer Relationship Scale, along with Ego-Identity evaluate adolescents. comprehensive approach involved investigating 522 families, encompassing both parents Results The results obtained indicate a significant correlation between relationships mediated relationship marital satisfaction ego-identity insignificantly. Paternal peer have chain mediating role contributes by offering insights from perspectives for further enhancing development