Abstract Since the learning and developmental processes of adults have rarely been studied in the context of coparenting, this study seeks to deepen our understanding of early coparenting development by examining longitudinal qualitative multimethod data. The data of Finnish 30 opposite-sex two-parent families were collected during three different phases: the third trimester of pregnancy with individual interviews, 4–6 months postnatal by a survey and diary method, and 18 months postnatal through individual interviews. The longitudinal analysis combined initial cross-sectional thematic analysis and longitudinal analysis. The results showed that early coparenting develops among new parental couples through the merging of simultaneous individual and interrelational processes. Early coparenting involves several adult learning processes and turning points. Four developmental pathways illustrating the couples’ journeys were identified: (a) equal and supportive coparenting, (b) from differential adaptation to smooth coparenting, (c) from the mother’s primacy to a communicating team, and (d) a challenging coparenting rollercoaster. These pathways vary from a smooth and linear growth curve to a variable and tense process that takes time and patience. In all, the results indicate that first-time parents (either as couples or partners) can be at different points in adapting to a new life stage and growing into parenthood, which may complicate the development of coparenting.

Minna Ranta

Susanna Paloniemi

Marja Leena Böök

Anna Rönkä

Journal of Adult Development

《成人发展杂志》是一本涵盖成年早期、中年和成年后期发展的跨学科期刊。该杂志支持有助于指导我们领域未来的创新理论和实证文章。关键问题包括终身教育的重要性、工作和家庭变化以及影响成人发展的身心健康。此外，人格、情绪、认知和生物标志物的影响也是人们感兴趣的领域。 《成人发展杂志》强调了影响成人发展的个体差异和背景问题的重要性。促进整个成年期最佳发展的干预措施也受到欢迎。

The Journal of Adult Development is an interdisciplinary journal that covers development in early adulthood, middle age, and later adulthood. The journal supports innovative theoretical and empirical articles that help guide the future of our field. Key issues include the importance of lifelong education, changes in work and family, and the physical and mental health factors that influence adult development. Additionally, the impacts of personality, emotions, cognition, and biomarkers are areas of interest. The Journal of Adult Development emphasizes the significance of individual differences and contextual factors in adult development, and interventions that promote optimal development throughout adulthood are also welcomed.

《Journal of Adult Development》是一本跨学科的期刊，涵盖成年早期、中年和成年后期的发展。该杂志支持创新的理论和实证研究，这些研究有助于指导我们领域的未来。关键问题包括终身教育的重要性、工作与家庭的变化，以及影响成人发展的身心健康。此外，人格、情绪、认知和生物标志物的影响也是研究者关注的领域。《Journal of Adult Development》强调个体差异和背景因素在成人发展中的重要性，同时也欢迎促进整个成年期最佳发展的干预措施。

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