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What aspect of life events and acute stressors is particularly emphasized in the study?
What aspect of life events and acute stressors is particularly emphasized in the study?
What is one reason the study suggests for the variability in responses to divorce among individuals?
What is one reason the study suggests for the variability in responses to divorce among individuals?
What impact does parental divorce have on children's future marriages according to the study?
What impact does parental divorce have on children's future marriages according to the study?
When is adjustment to divorce likely to be easier?
When is adjustment to divorce likely to be easier?
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What consequence does the loss of connection to a father after divorce have on daughters according to the study?
What consequence does the loss of connection to a father after divorce have on daughters according to the study?
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What is one of the three main barriers to divorce that Levinger's model identifies?
What is one of the three main barriers to divorce that Levinger's model identifies?
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What is a reason for the decline in intergenerational patterns of divorce over time?
What is a reason for the decline in intergenerational patterns of divorce over time?
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What might increase the likelihood of unmarried co-parents breaking up?
What might increase the likelihood of unmarried co-parents breaking up?
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What is a common outcome for couples who dissolve low-quality marriages?
What is a common outcome for couples who dissolve low-quality marriages?
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What percentage of married couples live in poverty compared to mother-only single parent families?
What percentage of married couples live in poverty compared to mother-only single parent families?
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What does the best interest of the child statutes generally lead to in custody arrangements?
What does the best interest of the child statutes generally lead to in custody arrangements?
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What is a significant finding about marital separations?
What is a significant finding about marital separations?
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What describes the trend of custody arrangements from the 1970s to today?
What describes the trend of custody arrangements from the 1970s to today?
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In the context of family income, what factor is indicated to complicate a marriage?
In the context of family income, what factor is indicated to complicate a marriage?
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What is true about the happiness levels of individuals one year after divorce compared to their time during marriage?
What is true about the happiness levels of individuals one year after divorce compared to their time during marriage?
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Which statement is most reflective of the nature of barriers in relationships?
Which statement is most reflective of the nature of barriers in relationships?
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Study Notes
Impact of Major Life Events
- Major life events like divorce, bereavement, and marriage have an impact on life satisfaction, but individual responses vary significantly.
- A study of over 16,000 people examined the effects of these events over four years.
- Responses to these events differ greatly, and relying on averages can be misleading.
- Personal differences, social and environmental factors, and genetics influence the impact of life events.
Divorce's Impact on Life Satisfaction
- Divorce generally leads to a decline in life satisfaction, but in some cases, satisfaction improves.
- The average decline in satisfaction is approximately 10%, and a similar percentage of people report improvement.
- Divorced parents may have an impact on the marriages of their children; particularly when both parents had divorced marriages.
- In couples where both partners' parents were divorced, the likelihood of divorce increased.
Divorce and Co-Parenting
- Unmarried co-parents are more likely to break up if their parents were divorced.
- Fathers are less likely to be actively involved in their children's lives after a divorce.
- Legal custody is frequently granted to mothers (83% of cases).
- This loss of connection with fathers negatively affects daughters, potentially impacting their future education, physical health, and likelihood of a successful marriage.
Theories on Divorce Impact
- Parental behavior impacts children's attitudes towards relationships (e.g., conflict and commitment).
- Intergenerational patterns of divorce appear to decrease over time, potentially due to less stigma and stronger parenting skills.
Adjusting to Divorce
- Easier adjustments are more likely when the marriage was shorter, there are no children, fewer shared assets and the woman is under 30, and working.
- More difficult adjustments are more likely when there was a longer marriage, children, a lot of shared assets, older women, and those not employed previously.
Custody Decisions
- Courts consider parental agreements to determine custody arrangements.
- When agreement is not reached, judges consider essential details such as the child's age, health, emotional well-being, parents' ability to care for the child, and the child's ties to the school, home, and community.
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Explore how major life events like divorce, marriage, and bereavement influence life satisfaction. This quiz delves into research findings that highlight individual responses and factors that can alter outcomes. Understand the complexities surrounding co-parenting after divorce and its long-term implications.
