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Divorce can affect both the people getting divorced and any children they may have in both the short and long term. After a divorce, the couple often experiences effects including decreased levels of happiness, [1] a change in economic status, and emotional problems. The effects on children can include academic, behavioral, and psychological ...
Numbers can feel somewhat impersonal when talking about something as emotionally charged as divorce, especially if children are involved. For them, a divorce can have long-lasting impacts ...
Studies have associated family disruption to delinquency and drug use. According to a study conducted in 1999 by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) that studied the relationship between family types and levels of delinquency/drug use, the greater number of times children live through a divorce, the more delinquent they become. [5]
Judith Wallerstein (December 27, 1921 – June 18, 2012) was a psychologist and researcher who created a 25-year study on the effects of divorce on the children involved. [1] [2] She received a number of prominent awards and honors and wrote four best selling books.
The 25-year-old woman shares the backstory on her parents’ relationship, claiming they went through a contentious divorce. “My dad claims my mom cheated, but there’s no evidence, and my mom ...
Twin study showing impact of divorce and diet on the face, side-by-side profile comparison with aging effects visible. Image credits: Dr.Bahman Guyuron/American Society of Plastic Surgeons
The first, Divorce Lessons (2005), is volume aimed at parents and practitioners, with a focus on advice to parents for dealing with the aftermath of divorce. [8] The second, Divorce: Causes and Consequences (2006), is a comprehensive review of the effects of divorce on children, adults, and society. [9]
The research on divorce on children had been a longitudinal investigation with looking into the effect that divorce had on families. This then prompted Maccoby to write two more books on the topic. The books include, Dividing the Child with the co-author Robert Mnookin and Adolescents After Divorce with co-authors Christy Buchanan and Sanford ...