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| Adolescents | 1 |
| Children | 1 |
| Divorce | 1 |
| Family Structure | 1 |
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| Journal of Marriage and the… | 1 |
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| Amato, Paul R. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedAmato, Paul R. – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1993
Compares five perspectives that account for children's adjustment to divorce. Perspectives discussed refer to absence of noncustodial parent, adjustment of custodial parent, interparental conflict, economic hardship, and stressful life changes. Derives hypotheses from each perspective and examines available studies for support. Sees need for model…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescents, Children, Divorce
