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The Postdivorce Family|Ross A. Thompson

The Postdivorce Family : Children, Parenting, and Society

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With about one half of all marriages ending in divorce today, it is safe to say that nearly everyone will be or has been affected by divorce in some way. For many, it does not mean the end to a family. Focusing on the consequences of divorce for children, The Postdivorce Family examines the stressors that divorce can create; adjustment problems among children of divorce; the issue of resilience for children; and individual differences in the psychological adjustment to divorce. The authors also examine the parents′ responsibilities after divorce, including custody issues, child support orders, and nonresidential parenting. This book concludes with a section that explores the effects of a high divorce rate in society, including how the prevalence of divorce has changed the family form and structural factors that have contributed to various social problems. With this volume, the authors hope to incite analysis and reflection of the issues surrounding divorce and their implications for public policy. This book integrates the empirical research and policy perspectives of several scholars in various disciplines including psychology, sociology, human development, law, and social work.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780761914907
  • ISBN-10: 0761914900
  • Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
  • Publish Date: March 1999
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.67 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.98 pounds
  • Page Count: 272

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