The Effects of Divorce on Children : A Selected Literature Review

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

• 1. INTRODUCTION
• 2. LIMITATIONS OF THE RESEARCH
• 3. FACTORS AFFECTING CHILDREN’S POSTDIVORCE ADJUSTMENT
  • 3.1 Child Characteristics
    • 3.1.1 Gender
    • 3.1.2 Age at Divorce
  • 3.2 Family Characteristics
    • 3.2.1 Socio-economic Status
    • 3.2.2 Ethno-cultural Background
    • 3.2.3 Childrearing
  • 3.3 Situational Characteristics
    • 3.3.1 Parental Absence/Remarriage
    • 3.3.2 Time Since Marital Disruption
    • 3.3.3 Conflict
    • 3.3.4 Spousal Violence
    • 3.3.5 Support Systems
    • 3.3.6 Divorce Proceedings
    • 3.3.7 Custody and Access Arrangements
    • 3.3.8 Environmental Changes
  • 3.4 Summary
• 4. REDUCING NEGATIVE IMPACTS ON CHILDREN
  • 4.1 Self-Sufficiency of Single Mothers
  • 4.2 Conflict/Communication
  • 4.3 Support Groups/Therapeutic Programs
  • 4.4 Summary
• 5. REFERENCES

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