Published Work
2015 – Present
Exploring Sibling Relationship Quality among Latinx Siblings: A Systematic Review
Holmes, M., O’Donnell, K., Lovato, K., Kramer, L, Korsch-Williams, A., Herceg, A., & Stephens, S. (2024) Exploring Sibling Relationship Quality among Latinx Siblings: A Systematic Review, Behavioral Sciences, 14(7):624. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14070624
Forging one’s identity as a twin: Balancing sibling cohesion and deidentification
Kramer, L., Dean, C. M., Dean, A. A., & Morgan, M. S. (2024). Forging one’s identity as a twin: Balancing sibling cohesion and deidentification. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/02654075241265474
Strengthening Children’s Sibling Relationships Using an Online Prevention Intervention Program for Parents
Kramer, L., Carroll, P., Devarajan, R. (in press, 2024). Strengthening Children’s Sibling Relationships Using an Online Prevention Intervention Program for Parents, Family Relations.
Sibling relationships and family systems
Volling, B., Howe, N., & Kramer, L. (in press, 2022). Sibling relationships and family systems. In M. Bornstein & Shah, P. E. (Eds.), APA Handbook of pediatric psychology, developmental-behavioral pediatrics, and developmental science. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. [Invited chapter]
Spanish validation of the Parental Expectations and Perceptions of Children’s Sibling Relationships Questionnaire
López-Fernandez, G., Gómez-Benito, Kramer, L., & Barrios, M. (2022). Spanish validation of the Parental Expectations and Perceptions of Children’s Sibling Relationships Questionnaire, Family Relations, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.12699
Dynamic fluctuations in maternal cardiac vagal tone moderate moment-to-moment associations between children’s negative behaviors and maternal emotional support.
Ravindran, N., McElwain, N. L., Berry, D., & Kramer, L. (2022). Dynamic fluctuations in maternal cardiac vagal tone moderate moment-to-moment associations between children’s negative behaviors and maternal emotional support. Developmental Psychology, 58(2), 286-296. https://doi.org/10.1037/dev0001299
Learning to help diverse families manage conflict under diverse circumstances.
Kramer, L. (2021). Learning to help diverse families manage conflict under diverse circumstances. In M. Wong, L. Weiner, L. T. S. Yee, & J. Cerniak (eds.), Incorporating diversity in classroom settings: Real and engaging examples for various psychology courses. (Vol 2: Intersectionality) (pp. 108 – 113). Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) e-book. [Invited chapter]
Teaching undergraduates to co-facilitate a support group for siblings of children on the autism spectrum
Kramer, L. (2021). Teaching undergraduates to co-facilitate a support group for siblings of children on the autism spectrum. In M. Wong, L. Weiner, L. T. S. Yee, & J. Cerniak (Eds.), Incorporating diversity in classroom settings: Real and engaging examples for various psychology courses. (Vol. 1: Ability, age, culture, ethnicity/race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status) (p. 29 – 34). Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) e-book. [Invited chapter]
Sibling caregiving
Kramer, L., & Hamilton, T. (2019). Sibling caregiving. In M. Bornstein (Ed.), Handbook of Parenting: Volume 3: Being and Becoming a Parent (3rd Edition; pp. 360 – 396). New York: Taylor & Francis Group. [invited chapter]
Siblings
Kramer, L., Conger, K. J., Rogers, C., & Ravindran, N. (2019). Siblings. In B. H. Fiese (Editor-in-Chief), APA Handbook of Contemporary Family Psychology. Vol. 1. Foundations, methods, and contemporary issues across the lifespan (p. 521 – 538). Washington, DC: APA. [invited chapter]
Being HIP: Honors as an Innovation Playground
Kramer, L. (2018, November). Being HIP: Honors as an Innovation Playground (pp. 32-35). Proceedings of the Honors College Conference, Krasnoyarsk 2018, Siberia, Russia.
“Will you stop saving the day? You’re just the sidekick:” Rivalry in young children’s sibling relationships
Kramer, L. (2018). “Will you stop saving the day? You’re just the sidekick:” Rivalry in young children’s sibling relationships. In N. Jones and S. Hart (Eds.), The psychology of rivalry (pp. 77-109). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers. [invited chapter]
Mothers’ dispositional distress reactivity as a predictor of maternal support following momentary fluctuations in children’s aversive behavior
Ravindran, N., McElwain, N. L., Berry, D., & Kramer, L. (2018). Mothers’ dispositional distress reactivity as a predictor of maternal support following momentary fluctuations in children’s aversive behavior. Developmental Psychology, 54, 209-219. doi:10.1037/dev0000418
2005-2015
Fostering parents’ emotion regulation through a sibling-focused experimental intervention
Ravindran, N., Engle, J., McElwain, N. L., & Kramer, L. (2015). Fostering parents’ emotion regulation through a sibling-focused experimental intervention. Journal of Family Psychology, 29, 458-468.
Learning emotional understanding and emotion regulation through sibling interaction
Kramer, L. (2014). Learning emotional understanding and emotion regulation through sibling interaction. In N. Howe & H. Recchia (Eds.), Sibling Relationships as Contexts for Learning and Development, Early Education and Development, 25, 160-184. [invited article for special issue]
Sibling relations
Kramer, L., & Conger, K. J. (2011). Sibling relations. In B. B. Brown & M. J. Prinstein (Eds.), Encyclopedia of adolescence, Vol. 2 (pp. 1-9). San Diego: Academic Press. [Selected for inclusion in Elsevier’s online reference database, Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Psychology.]
Siblings play formative, influential role as ‘agents of socialization.’
Kramer, L. (2010). Siblings play formative, influential role as ‘agents of socialization.’ In E. N. Junn & C. J. Boyatzis (Eds.), Annual Editions: Child Growth & Development 11/12. New York: McGraw Hill Contemporary Learning Series.
Supportive sibling relationships
Kramer, L. (2010). Supportive sibling relationships. In J. Caspi (Ed.),Sibling Development: Implications for Mental Health Practitioners (pp. 41-58). New York: Springer.
The essential ingredients of successful sibling relationships: An emerging framework for advancing theory and practice
Kramer, L. (2010). The essential ingredients of successful sibling relationships: An emerging framework for advancing theory and practice. Child Development Perspectives, 4, 80-86.
Perspectives on sibling relationships: Advancing child development research.
Conger, K. J., & Kramer, L. (2010). Perspectives on sibling relationships: Advancing child development research. Introduction to the special section. Child Development Perspectives, 4, 69-71.
What we learn from our sisters and brothers: For better and for worse
Kramer, L., & Conger, K. J. (2009). What we learn from our sisters and brothers: For better and for worse. In L. Kramer & K. J. Conger (Eds.), Siblings as agents of socialization. New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 126, 1-12. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Meeting the long-term needs of families who adopt children out of foster care: A three-year follow-up study
Houston, D. M., & Kramer, L. (2008). Meeting the long-term needs of families who adopt children out of foster care: A three-year follow-up study. Child Welfare, 87, 145-170.
Improving emotion regulation and sibling relationship quality: The More Fun with Sisters and Brothers Program
Kennedy, D. K., & Kramer, L. (2008). Improving emotion regulation and sibling relationship quality: The More Fun with Sisters and Brothers Program. Family Relations, 57, 567-578. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1741-3729.2008.00523.x
Crafting community-based learning experiences to promote skills for fostering family resiliency
Yazedjian, A., & Kramer, L. (2006). Crafting community-based learning experiences to promote skills for fostering family resiliency. Journal of Teaching Marriage and Family, 6, 373-397.
Shared understanding of parental differential treatment in families
Kowal, A., Krull, J., & Kramer, L. (2006). Shared understanding of parental differential treatment in families. Social Development, 15, 276-295.
Sibling relationship quality from birth to adolescence: The enduring contributions of friends
Kramer, L., & Kowal, A. (2005). Sibling relationship quality from birth to adolescence: The enduring contributions of friends. Journal of Family Psychology, 19, 503-511.
Sibling relationship contributions to individual and family well-being: Introduction to the special issue
Kramer, L., & Bank, L. (2005). Sibling relationship contributions to individual and family well-being: Introduction to the special issue. Journal of Family Psychology, 19, 483-485.
1995 – 2004
How the differential treatment of siblings is linked with parent-child relationship quality
Kowal, A., Krull, J., & Kramer, L. (2004). How the differential treatment of siblings is linked with parent-child relationship quality. Journal of Family Psychology, 18, 658-665.
Experimental interventions in sibling relations
Kramer, L. (2004). Experimental interventions in sibling relations. In R. D. Conger, F. O. Lorenz, & K. A. S. Wickrama (Eds.). Continuity and change in family relations: Theory, methods, and empirical findings (pp. 345-380). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
Introduction to “The Assessment of Educational Programs”
Schmid, K., & Kramer, L. (2003). Introduction to “The Assessment of Educational Programs,” special issue of the Journal of Teaching Marriage and Family, 3, xxiii – xxxi.
Children’s perceptions of the fairness of parental preferential treatment and their socioemotional well-being
Kowal, A., Kramer, L., Krull, J., & Crick, N. (2002). Children’s perceptions of the fairness of parental preferential treatment and their socioemotional well-being. Journal of Family Psychology, 16, 297-306.
Advice given to parents on welcoming a second child: A critical review
Kramer, L., & Ramsburg, D. (2002). Advice given to parents on welcoming a second child: A critical review. Family Relations, 51, 2-14.
Parental expectations and perceptions of children’s sibling relationships questionnaire (PEPC-SRQ)
Kramer, L. (2001). Parental expectations and perceptions of children’s sibling relationships questionnaire (PEPC-SRQ). In B. F. Perlmutter, J. Touliatos, & G. W. Holden (Eds.), Handbook of family measurement techniques Vol. 2, pp. 52-53 and Vol. 3, pp. 80-85. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Implementation of a grief recovery program for children in rural communities: Evaluation of the Rainbows program
Kramer, L., Laumann, G., & Brunson, L. (2000). Implementation of a grief recovery program for children in rural communities: Evaluation of the Rainbows program. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 11, 37-64.
Representations of sibling relationships in children’s literature
Kramer, L., Noorman, S., & Brockman, R. (1999). Representations of sibling relationships in children’s literature. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 14, 555-574.
Hope for the Children: A community-based approach to supporting families who adopt children with special needs
Kramer, L., & Houston, D. (1999). Hope for the Children: A community-based approach to supporting families who adopt children with special needs. Child Welfare, 78, 561-577.
Parental responses to sibling conflict: The effects of development and parent gender
Kramer, L., Perozynski, L. A., & Chung, T. (1999). Parental responses to sibling conflict: The effects of development and parent gender. Child Development, 70, 1401-1414.
Parental beliefs about managing sibling conflict
Perozynski, L. A., & Kramer, L. (1999). Parental beliefs about managing sibling conflict. Developmental Psychology, 35, 489-499. https://doi.org/10.1037/0012-1649.35.2.489
Supporting families as they adopt children with special needs
Kramer, L., & Houston, D. (1998). Supporting families as they adopt children with special needs. Family Relations, 47, 423-432.
Long-term follow-up of a court-based intervention for divorcing parents
Kramer, L., & Kowal, A. (1998). Long-term follow-up of a court-based intervention for divorcing parents. Family and Conciliation Courts Review, 36, 452-465.
Improving sibling relationships among young children: A social skills training model
Kramer, L., & Radey, C. (1997). Improving sibling relationships among young children: A social skills training model. Family Relations, 46, 237-246.
Children’s understanding of parental differential treatment
Kowal, A., & Kramer, L. (1997). Children’s understanding of parental differential treatment. Child Development, 68, 113-126.
What’s real in children’s fantasy play? Fantasy play across the transition to becoming a sibling
Kramer, L. (1996). What’s real in children’s fantasy play? Fantasy play across the transition to becoming a sibling. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 37, 329-337.
Different paths, different voices: Rethinking the development of families over the life course
Kramer, L., & Stein, C. H., (co-editors), (1996). Different paths, different voices: Rethinking the development of families over the life course. (Special Issue). Journal of Social and Personal Relationships.
Parental perceptions of children’s sibling relationships
Kramer, L., & Baron, L. A. (1995). Parental perceptions of children’s sibling relationships. Family Relations, 44, 95-103. https://doi.org/10.2307/584746
Intergenerational linkages: How being a sibling relates to the parenting of siblings
Kramer, L., & Baron, L. A. (1995). Intergenerational linkages: How being a sibling relates to the parenting of siblings. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 12, 67-87.
1980 – 1994
Patterns of fantasy play engagement across the transition to becoming a sibling
Kramer, L., & Schaefer-Hernan, P. (1994). Patterns of fantasy play engagement across the transition to becoming a sibling. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 35, 749-767.
Stress and coping among mothers of infants with a sickle cell condition
Rao, R. P., & Kramer, L. (1993). Stress and coping among mothers of infants with a sickle cell condition. Children’s Health Care, 22, 169-187.
Evaluation of a court-mandated prevention program for divorcing parents: The Children First program
Kramer, L., & Washo, C. (1993). Evaluation of a court-mandated prevention program for divorcing parents: The Children First program. Family Relations, 42, 179-186.
Becoming a sibling: “With a little help from my friends.”
Kramer, L., & Gottman, J. M. (1992). Becoming a sibling: “With a little help from my friends.” Developmental Psychology, 28, 685-699.0
Conflict styles and emotions in marital, sibling and peer relationships
Katz, L. F., Kramer, L., & Gottman, J. M. (1992). Conflict styles and emotions in marital, sibling and peer relationships. In C. V. Shantz & W. W. Hartup (Eds.), Conflict in child and adolescent development (pp. 122-149). New York: Cambridge University Press.
Effects of instrumental consumption on children’s food preferences
Birch, L. L., Birch, D., Marlin, D. W., & Kramer, L. (1982). Effects of instrumental consumption on children’s food preferences. Appetite, 3, 125-134.
Mother-child interaction patterns and the degree of fatness in children
Birch, L. L., Marlin, D. W., Kramer, L., & Peyer, C. (1982). Mother-child interaction patterns and the degree of fatness in children. Journal of Nutrition Education, 13, 17-21.
Effects of button features on self-dressing in young retarded children
Kramer, L., & Whitehurst, C. (1981). Effects of button features on self-dressing in young retarded children. Education and Training of the Mentally Retarded, 16, 277-283.