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What is one of the major reasons children of divorce may experience emotional distress?
What is one of the major reasons children of divorce may experience emotional distress?
How does losing a parent to death generally affect children's adjustment compared to divorce?
How does losing a parent to death generally affect children's adjustment compared to divorce?
Which of the following is NOT a common emotional reaction among grade school children following a divorce?
Which of the following is NOT a common emotional reaction among grade school children following a divorce?
What is a guideline for parents going through a divorce to support their children?
What is a guideline for parents going through a divorce to support their children?
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What does Arizona's child custody law emphasize regarding parenting time?
What does Arizona's child custody law emphasize regarding parenting time?
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What is a challenge often faced by college-aged children from divorced families?
What is a challenge often faced by college-aged children from divorced families?
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What differentiates between children of divorce who experience high risks and those who do not?
What differentiates between children of divorce who experience high risks and those who do not?
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Which factor contributes to the better adjustment of children who lose a parent to death compared to those who undergo divorce?
Which factor contributes to the better adjustment of children who lose a parent to death compared to those who undergo divorce?
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Study Notes
Effect of Divorce on Children
- One million children experience divorce annually
- Divorce impacts children by increasing behavioral difficulties, lower academic achievement, and emotional distress
- Instability (moving, custody disputes), exposure to prolonged conflict are factors influencing negative outcomes
- Children of deceased parents adjust better than those of divorced parents
- Factors contributing to better adjustment in death cases include less conflict exposure, better economic stability (e.g., insurance), more family/social support, and later dating
- Common emotional reactions in grade school children include abandonment feelings, magical thinking, and self-blame
- Teenagers experience resentment and blame towards parents.
- College-aged children may experience feelings of loss, anger, and guilt.
- Divorce often leads to financial stresses and disruption of family traditions
- Parents are advised to resolve differences without conflict
- Consistent visitation is recommended, and fathers should stay involved
- Arizona's laws now prioritize equal parenting time, shifting from traditional visitation models
- Children of divorce are at higher risk for substance abuse and mental health issues.
- Key differentiator in outcomes is quality parenting
- Arizona's "New Beginning" program promotes stronger co-parenting skills post-divorce
- This program, through research, reduces conflict and improves parent-child relationships, producing positive long-term effects
E-Design Program
- A 10-module, 5-hour asynchronous online program for parents and adolescents
- Study of 131 parents and 102 adolescents
- Program significantly improved parent-child relationships
- Increased discipline effectiveness
- Reduced parent-child conflict
- Enhanced mental health in children
- The program's online format represents the strongest evidence in this area
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This quiz explores the various effects of divorce on children, highlighting the emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges they face. It discusses factors like conflict exposure and stability that influence children's adjustment. Learn how different age groups respond to parental divorce, and what strategies can help alleviate negative outcomes.
