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The Effects of Divorce on Young Children, 2002.
Examining the social and mental effect of divorce on young children.
2,297 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper explains that there are six basic areas of behavior that researchers feel are effected by the divorce of a child?s parents early in life-- the increased use of mental health services; externalizing problems, such as delinquency, aggression, and disobedience; internalizing problems, including depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem; intellectual and academic functioning; pro-social skills; and functional skills in adult life. Each of these are carefully studied and analyzed.
Introduction:
Troubling effects of Divorce
Usage of Mental Health Services
Externalization of Problems
Internalization of Problems
Intellectual and Academic Functionability
Affects on Social Skills
Functional Skills as Adults
Conclusion
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"Divorce is best described as a process of change which extends over time and across a number of areas of family functioning. In divorce, there are differences in both family processes and in the children?s accommodation to change. There is a definite relationship between divorce and some psychological problems among children of divorced families. The relationship between divorce and children?s adjustment sparked theories that focus solely on the developmental importance of a healthy family structure."
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The Effects of Divorce on Children, 2004.
An overview of the emotional effects of divorce on children.
2,154 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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While a divorce may be devastating or relieving to a couple, children are frightened and confused by the terrible threat to their security. This paper explains, however, that if a child feels secure and loved throughout the divorce, he or she may not be harmed by the divorce at all. Reflecting on these concerns, this paper determine the effects of divorce on children.
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"For centuries, the family has an essential institution, evolving from humans' co-dependent tendencies and need for nurturing relationships (Snowdon, 2000). The family unit lays the foundation for an individuals future, having the power to influence either positively or negatively. An important part of human development and relationships, family can provide a loving and nurturing environment. However, when the family is disrupted, it can have a negative effect on the individual's self-esteem and method of relating to others. In this light, the family is a major determining factor in the outcome of a person?s success and happiness in life."
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Effects of Divorce on Children, 2003.
This opinionated paper describes the detrimental effects of divorce on children.
4,458 words (approx. 17.8 pages), 26 sources, APA, $ 116.95
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This paper describes the negative implications of divorce on children. The author explores issues such as growing up in a single parent or blended household, sharing holidays and living part time with each parent. Potential long-term effects and issues with adjustment are noted as well. In particular, the paper examines existing research that has shows how children are affected by the communicative aspects of divorce.
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Preview
Financial Support
Emotional Well-being
Communication Quality and Satisfaction with Parents and Peers
Adjustment in Adulthood
Discussion and Conclusions
References
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"The days of mom, dad, a dog, 2.5 children and a white picket fence have been replaced by an increasing number of single parent households due to the steadily increasing divorce rate since the 1970's (Price & McKenry, 1988). Divorce can be defined as the, "legal dissolution of a socially and legally recognized marital relationship that alters the obligations and privileges of the two persons involved" (Price & McKenry, 1988, p. 7). When two parents find it impossible to live together even for the sake of a child, they come out of the situation with a solution: divorce. Children are left to be divided and shared between the two parents who refuse to play nice. The parents are left with a solution; they no longer have obligations to each other. But the children are the ones left to suffer for they are then forced to live with one ill-equipped parent who now has to juggle raising a family, tending to the house, and to managing the financial responsibilities all alone. Some people see this as a growing concern, whereas others take the position that children are resilient and fully able to adapt to changing situations and lifestyles."
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Effects of Divorce on Children, 2005.
This paper discusses the economic, social, psychological and emotional effects of divorce on children.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses how many governmental policies in the United States seem to be based on the assumption that all families are nuclear families with stable membership over time. It points out, however, that, in reality, U.S. families are structurally diverse; there are a large number of single-parent households, stepfamily households and extended family households. This paper looks at the ramifications of single-parent households on children from an economic, social, psychological and emotional perspective.
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"Divorce forces family members to rethink family kinship and leads to changes in whether certain individuals continue to be defined as relatives. After divorce, relationships with in-laws may be redefined, parents may lose contact with their nonresidential children, and stepkin may be added to the family following remarriage. Remarriage potentially adds members to the pool of kin without necessarily eliminating old kin members, resulting in remarriage chains that are linked by children. Family obligations about supporting elders may be stronger in these remarriage chains. Remarriage also may force family members to decide if certain individuals are to be thought of as relatives. Socially defined standards, or normative family obligation beliefs, are generalized norms regarding obligations of family members to one another. "Kin norms are culturally defined rights and duties that specify the ways in which any pair of kin-related persons is expected to behave toward each other" (Rossi & Rossi 155-156). "Family obligations can be seen as part of normative rules which . . . get applied in appropriate situations" (Finch, 155-156). In Finch's thinking, these rules are more like guidelines that direct decisions and behaviors rather than rigid law-like rules to which people strictly adhere."
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The Effects of Divorce on Society?s Children, 2001.
This paper discusses the damaging effect divorce may have on children.
855 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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This paper demonstrates children of divorced parents may experience anger, withdrawal, rebellion and sometimes even poor academic performance. The paper argues that some school violence may be a result of broken homes. These children are greatly affected by their parents divorce which often results in long term psychological issues.
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"Long ago were the days when there were more intact marriages than divorce. In today?s society, divorce is as common as catching a cold. Unfortunately, divorce is often followed with negative effects. Some people end their marriage amicably while others end up in messy court battles. However, divorce can be damaging when children are involved. Children are often the innocent victims of custody battles, witnesses to parental fighting, and subject to a rearranged, single-parent household. Children of divorced parents may experience anger, withdrawal, rebellion and sometimes even poor academic performance."
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The Effects of Divorce on Adolescents, 2002.
Examines the long-term results of divorce on adolescents.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 14 sources, $ 106.95
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In this paper, research on children and adolescents of divorced parents are considered in the contexts of longitudinal studies. Because the long-term effects of divorce are more substantial than the short-term, it is important to understand how divorce alters the lives of adolescents in dramatic ways. Incidents of increased suicide risk, depression, substance abuse, diminished social skills and increased failures in interpersonal relations are examples of multiple effects that increase over time. Understanding the impact of divorce on adolescents needs to emphasize this long-term effect, as increased stress and failures to cope are substantially increased in youth of divorced parents.
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Cause and Effects of Divorce, 2006.
A look at the issues of divorce.
799 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper takes a look at the painful subject of divorce. The paper reviews and discusses some of the causes of divorce, as well as the effect that divorce has on the children involved.
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"There are many factors that can cause divorce. Married too young, for the wrong reasons, or just not thinking it through. Although there are many reasons for why marriages do not work the exact causes vary from couple to couple (Divorce). Many marriage councilors and experts agree that various communication problems are the root causes of divorce and then followed by other issues (Causes). The Oklahoma Marriage Initiative Service ran a study and broke down the causes of divorce: Infidelity- 58%, Marrying too young- 43%, little or no helpful premarital preparation-42%, financial problems- 42%, Domestic violence- 30%, lack of support from family members- 29%, and religious differences- 21%. With all these causes it is no wonder the rates are sky-rocketing. Today people do not think it through; they just jump right into marriage. Marriage is a sacred agreement that should not be broken. There has been an increase in social acceptance of divorce, making it easier and ok to do (Linaman). "
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The Effect of Divorce on Children, 1999.
A look at the psychological effects of divorce on children.
1,550 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 3 sources, $ 50.95
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This paper takes a look at how children are affected by divorce. The paper attempts to explain what it is exactly about divorce that causes negative consequences for children, how divorce affects children and if these effects are demonstrated outwardly.
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The Effect Of Divorce On The Youngest Child, 1989.
Examines the effects of divorce on the youngest child as both initiator & recipient in contacts with parents & siblings. Focus is on issues of academic performance, peer relations, sibling interactions, & methods of coping. Some case studies are given.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 12 sources, $ 79.95
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"This is an examination of the effects of divorce on the youngest child as both a recipient and initiator in contacts with parents and siblings. The study concentrates on issues concerning academic performance, peer group relations, familiar interactions, sibling interactions, and methods of coping.
In general it is shown that the youngest sibling, often by playing the role of naive innocent, allows the family to express thoughts and conflicts that are otherwise suppressed. In this way, the child serves as a catalyst to open up the discussion in a less threatening manner. The youngest child thus becomes a familial anchor of sorts -- a role that is especially important in the (...)"
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Does Divorce Effect Children?, 2005.
A look at the negative effects of divorce on children.
1,300 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper cites numerous studies and research about the negative effects that divorce has on children and looks at how lasting these effects are. The paper also points out that these studies indicate that the damaging effects from divorce do not have to be lasting and that, often, children of divorced parents grow up to be more resourceful and resilient as a result of the divorce and the pain they suffered going through the divorce process.
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"There is something unnatural about divorce, yet often necessary at the same time. Unfortunately, divorce has become commonplace in today?s society. Most families have been affected by divorce, whether by parents, uncles, aunts, sisters, brothers, or cousins. The majority of people have at least one family member who has had a divorce, and unless that family member was some distant cousin seen once a decade or so, that divorce had an effect on every other family member. For example, Aunt Susie and Uncle Fred have divorced, so after seventeen years, Aunt Susie will no longer be celebrating Christmas or vacationing with Uncle Fred's relatives, and vise versa, thus two entire families are affected as bonds are severed between family members. As difficult as it might be to adjust to Christmas without Aunt Susie as one big happy family, for children of divorced parents, adjusting to losing the unity of both parents can be overwhelming."
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Children of Divorce, 2002.
This paper discusses the effect of divorce has on children.
1,237 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper uses three articles, ?Parental Divorce and the Well Being of Children: A Meta Analysis? (Amato & Keith, 1991), ?Children?s Adjustment to Divorce (Amato, 1993), and ?Effects of family Structure, Family SES, and Adulthood Experiences on Life Satisfaction (Louis & Zhao, 2002) to demonstrate the effect of divorce on children, from their adjustment to the divorce, to their well-being after the divorce, to the effects that divorce have on the children of divorce when they are grown.
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"The first article, ?Parental Divorce and the Well Being of Children: A Meta Analysis(Amato and Keith, 1991). s the name of the study indicates, the Meta analysis involved 92 studies. These studies, according to the article, ?compared children living in divorced single-parent families with children living in continuously intact families on measures of well being.? In this study, the Independent variable was whether or not the child?s parents were divorced or not, and the child?s well being was the dependent variable. The study wanted to look at whether or not the well-being of children suffers as a result of divorce. Therefore, the null hypothesis of this study was, ?If children do not suffer, in terms of well being, from the divorce of their parents, then there will be no difference between the well being scores of children with married parents and the scores of children with divorced parents? (Amato & Keith, 1991)."
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Divorce and Middle Childhood, 2005.
This well-researched paper examines the long-term and at times severe effects of divorce on children of all ages, while focusing primarily on middle childhood.
4,540 words (approx. 18.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 118.95
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The writer of this in-depth paper details the effects of divorce on children of various ages, while focusing in particular on middle childhood. This paper introduces the topic and discusses the findings of current research regarding this particular issue, as well as the conclusions that stem from this research. This paper discusses the issues of juvenile delinquency and depression which have been proven to be more pronounced in single-parent families. This paper delves into custody issues, including the problems that arise when children are separated from the same-sex parent. The writer contends and proves why juvenile delinquency is greater in children that are separated from the opposite-sex parent. This well-researched paper also analyzes the issues of maladjustment, fears of abandonment and the risk of mental health issues that develop in the child during and after the divorce proceedings, which must be dealt with accordingly. This paper looks at the emotional problems as well as the long-term effects of divorce, which include difficulty in cultivating long-lasting, appropriate relationships and continuous educational problems.
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Introduction
Findings
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"When children become wild and hard to control, parents are often at a loss as to how to help them. It is difficult enough to control a wild, unruly teenager when there are two parents in the house, but much more difficult when there is only one parent. To compound the problem, that single parent often works two jobs or long hours to provide food, clothing, and shelter for himself or herself and the children. This absence from the house can allow the child too much unsupervised free time in which to experiment with new and dangerous things that can get them in trouble with parents, the law, or worse. On the other side of the equation are the reclusive children."
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Divorce, 2002.
An analysis of the cause and effect of divorce in the U.S..
767 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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This paper discusses the possible causes and the harmful effects of divorce in the United States. It outlines the most common causes of divorce according to the experts: no-fault divorce laws, financial hardships, low levels of satisfaction and commitment, infidelity, poor communication and lack of conflict resolution skills and describes how the important and most devastating for the entire nation is the negative effect that divorce has on the young children belonging to divorced parents.
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"Money problem is by far the most common and the Number one cause of divorce in the United States. Most couples experiencing the pains of a constrained relationship opt for divorce only because of their inability to cordially solve the issue of finances. Constant fighting over the money results in the rising tension followed by disintegration of the family. National statistics reveal ?as many as 70 percent of divorcing couples attribute the breakdown of their marriage to arguments about money? (Carter et al: E4)."
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Divorce and Children, 2004.
This paper reviews various studies about the effect of divorce on children.
2,020 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper reviews a longitudinal study conducted by Pennsylvania State University, which reveals that the effects of divorce on children depend on the parents? marriage. Children of couples who fight a lot tend to fare better psychologically and socially after divorce than do the children of couples whose marriages show few outward signs of stress. The author points out that a new book, "The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce,'' by psychologist Judith Wallerstein, based on a recent study, argues that emotional complications are common among adult children of divorced parents, although many of these complications may not be fully evident until decades after the breakup. The paper cites a recent report by Kather and Rembar at Children?s Psychiatric Hospital, University of Michigan, that a father lost through divorce is associated with diminished self-concepts in children and that one of the most devastating affects on a child is fear of abandonment by the remaining parent.
Table of Contents
Parent?s Marriage, Child Post-Divorce
Implications for a Child?s Future
View of Children in a Divorcing Family
A Summary of Effects
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"On the positive side, the researchers found that the adult children of divorced parents have strong survival instincts. The same experiences that hindered relationships were effective in the workplace. The study participants had a good deal of success getting along with difficult people, and those who had mothers who often said one thing and fathers who said another became adept at making up their own minds.
The study also compared the adults from divorced families to 44 adults from intact families. Children of intact marriages took strength from their parents' decision to stay together, the researchers found, even though the marriage may have had conflict and unhappiness similar to those of families that broke up."
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