Carolina's 18-year-old daughter Jane has recently moved out of the house to attend college.Although Carolina misses Jane very much,she also feels more relaxed now that she has fewer responsibilities such as preparing meals for Jane,helping her with her schoolwork,doing her laundry,and attending parent-teacher conferences.Carolina's experiences can best be characterized as

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Carolina is experiencing relief from the responsibilities and demands associated with caring for her daughter, which aligns with the role strain relief hypothesis. This hypothesis suggests that parents may experience a sense of relief when their children leave home, as it reduces their caregiving responsibilities and associated stress.

Carolina's 18-Year-Old Daughter Jane Has Recently Moved Out of the House