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Kanoy, Korrel; Miller, Brent C. – Family Relations, 1980
Although some couples avoid divorce for children's benefit, divorce may actually be a better solution than an unhappy home. Children's potential for creating stress between spouses may sometimes make divorce more likely. Counseling may provide alternatives. (JAC)
Descriptors: Children, Divorce, Family Problems, Marital Instability
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Amato, Paul R. – Family Relations, 1986
Investigated the association between levels of marital conflict and the self-esteem of children and adolescents. Results indicated the negative effects of conflict tended to be strongest when children's relationships were poor with both parents. However, for young females, conflict was also negatively related to self-esteem when relationships with…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Children, Elementary Education