The normative course of the divorce process is one of heightened anger and conflict, anxiety, dim... more The normative course of the divorce process is one of heightened anger and conflict, anxiety, diminished communication, and sadness or depression for one or both partners. Frequently caused by feelings of betrayal, abandonment, suspicion, and sharp disappointment, these emotions are often accelerated by the separation and the adversarial nature of the divorce. The majority of couples significantly diminish their anger and conflict in the first two to three years following divorce (Hetherington & Kelly, 2002; King & Heard, 1999; Wallerstein & Kelly, 1980). Most of these emotionally disengaged couples will provide parenting in a parallel fashion in each home, or will cooperatively parent their children (Hetherington, 1999; Maccoby & Mnookin, 1992). In either instance, the parents and their children will generally experience low conflict in the ensuing years. A small percentage of parents, estimated to be between 8 to 12%, continue to engage in conflict in the years following divorce, with little if any diminution of anger and hateful feelings (King & Heard, 1999; Maccoby & Mnookin, 1992). This relatively small group of chronically contentious and litigating parents utilise disproportionate resources and time of the courts, and their children are very likely to be exposed to emotional and physical interparental aggression (Johnston & Campbell, 1988; Johnston & Roseby, 1997).
Journal of the American Academy of Child Psychiatry, 1975
The Effects of Parental Divorce Experiences of the Preschool Child Judith S. Wallerstein, MSW, an... more The Effects of Parental Divorce Experiences of the Preschool Child Judith S. Wallerstein, MSW, and Joan В. Kelly, Ph.D. This paper reports upon part of a larger, ongoing inquiry into the effects of parental divorce on children and adolescents. The entire sample includes ...
After nine years of marriage, the Browns separated with the intent to divorce. In their late thir... more After nine years of marriage, the Browns separated with the intent to divorce. In their late thirties, they had one child, Melinda, age five. Mr. Brown decided to end the marriage while overseas on a six-month assignment, and informed his wife upon his return to the United States. ...
Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2000
To review important research of the past decade in divorce, marital conflict, and children&#3... more To review important research of the past decade in divorce, marital conflict, and children's adjustment and to describe newer divorce interventions. Key empirical studies from 1990 to 1999 were surveyed regarding the impact of marital conflict, parental violence, and divorce on the psychological adjustment of children, adolescents, and young adults. Recent studies investigating the impact of divorce on children have found that many of the psychological symptoms seen in children of divorce can be accounted for in the years before divorce. The past decade also has seen a large increase in studies assessing complex variables within the marriage which profoundly affect child and adolescent adjustment, including marital conflict and violence and related parenting behaviors. This newer literature provides provocative and helpful information for forensic and clinical psychiatrists in their work with both married and divorcing families. While children of divorced parents, as a group, have more adjustment problems than do children of never-divorced parents, the view that divorce per se is the major cause of these symptoms must be reconsidered in light of newer research documenting the negative effects of troubled marriages on children.
The normative course of the divorce process is one of heightened anger and conflict, anxiety, dim... more The normative course of the divorce process is one of heightened anger and conflict, anxiety, diminished communication, and sadness or depression for one or both partners. Frequently caused by feelings of betrayal, abandonment, suspicion, and sharp disappointment, these emotions are often accelerated by the separation and the adversarial nature of the divorce. The majority of couples significantly diminish their anger and conflict in the first two to three years following divorce (Hetherington & Kelly, 2002; King & Heard, 1999; Wallerstein & Kelly, 1980). Most of these emotionally disengaged couples will provide parenting in a parallel fashion in each home, or will cooperatively parent their children (Hetherington, 1999; Maccoby & Mnookin, 1992). In either instance, the parents and their children will generally experience low conflict in the ensuing years. A small percentage of parents, estimated to be between 8 to 12%, continue to engage in conflict in the years following divorce, with little if any diminution of anger and hateful feelings (King & Heard, 1999; Maccoby & Mnookin, 1992). This relatively small group of chronically contentious and litigating parents utilise disproportionate resources and time of the courts, and their children are very likely to be exposed to emotional and physical interparental aggression (Johnston & Campbell, 1988; Johnston & Roseby, 1997).
The normative course of the divorce process is one of heightened anger and conflict, anxiety, dim... more The normative course of the divorce process is one of heightened anger and conflict, anxiety, diminished communication, and sadness or depression for one or both partners. Frequently caused by feelings of betrayal, abandonment, suspicion, and sharp disappointment, these emotions are often accelerated by the separation and the adversarial nature of the divorce. The majority of couples significantly diminish their anger and conflict in the first two to three years following divorce (Hetherington & Kelly, 2002; King & Heard, 1999; Wallerstein & Kelly, 1980). Most of these emotionally disengaged couples will provide parenting in a parallel fashion in each home, or will cooperatively parent their children (Hetherington, 1999; Maccoby & Mnookin, 1992). In either instance, the parents and their children will generally experience low conflict in the ensuing years. A small percentage of parents, estimated to be between 8 to 12%, continue to engage in conflict in the years following divorce, with little if any diminution of anger and hateful feelings (King & Heard, 1999; Maccoby & Mnookin, 1992). This relatively small group of chronically contentious and litigating parents utilise disproportionate resources and time of the courts, and their children are very likely to be exposed to emotional and physical interparental aggression (Johnston & Campbell, 1988; Johnston & Roseby, 1997).
Journal of the American Academy of Child Psychiatry, 1975
The Effects of Parental Divorce Experiences of the Preschool Child Judith S. Wallerstein, MSW, an... more The Effects of Parental Divorce Experiences of the Preschool Child Judith S. Wallerstein, MSW, and Joan В. Kelly, Ph.D. This paper reports upon part of a larger, ongoing inquiry into the effects of parental divorce on children and adolescents. The entire sample includes ...
After nine years of marriage, the Browns separated with the intent to divorce. In their late thir... more After nine years of marriage, the Browns separated with the intent to divorce. In their late thirties, they had one child, Melinda, age five. Mr. Brown decided to end the marriage while overseas on a six-month assignment, and informed his wife upon his return to the United States. ...
Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2000
To review important research of the past decade in divorce, marital conflict, and children&#3... more To review important research of the past decade in divorce, marital conflict, and children's adjustment and to describe newer divorce interventions. Key empirical studies from 1990 to 1999 were surveyed regarding the impact of marital conflict, parental violence, and divorce on the psychological adjustment of children, adolescents, and young adults. Recent studies investigating the impact of divorce on children have found that many of the psychological symptoms seen in children of divorce can be accounted for in the years before divorce. The past decade also has seen a large increase in studies assessing complex variables within the marriage which profoundly affect child and adolescent adjustment, including marital conflict and violence and related parenting behaviors. This newer literature provides provocative and helpful information for forensic and clinical psychiatrists in their work with both married and divorcing families. While children of divorced parents, as a group, have more adjustment problems than do children of never-divorced parents, the view that divorce per se is the major cause of these symptoms must be reconsidered in light of newer research documenting the negative effects of troubled marriages on children.
The normative course of the divorce process is one of heightened anger and conflict, anxiety, dim... more The normative course of the divorce process is one of heightened anger and conflict, anxiety, diminished communication, and sadness or depression for one or both partners. Frequently caused by feelings of betrayal, abandonment, suspicion, and sharp disappointment, these emotions are often accelerated by the separation and the adversarial nature of the divorce. The majority of couples significantly diminish their anger and conflict in the first two to three years following divorce (Hetherington & Kelly, 2002; King & Heard, 1999; Wallerstein & Kelly, 1980). Most of these emotionally disengaged couples will provide parenting in a parallel fashion in each home, or will cooperatively parent their children (Hetherington, 1999; Maccoby & Mnookin, 1992). In either instance, the parents and their children will generally experience low conflict in the ensuing years. A small percentage of parents, estimated to be between 8 to 12%, continue to engage in conflict in the years following divorce, with little if any diminution of anger and hateful feelings (King & Heard, 1999; Maccoby & Mnookin, 1992). This relatively small group of chronically contentious and litigating parents utilise disproportionate resources and time of the courts, and their children are very likely to be exposed to emotional and physical interparental aggression (Johnston & Campbell, 1988; Johnston & Roseby, 1997).
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