Articles tagged with Divorce
Children who experience parental divorce are over twice as likely to suffer a stroke at some point in their lives, according to new research. This association remains strong even after adjusting for various risk factors, suggesting a potential link between early family disruption and cardiovascular health.
A University of Michigan study shows that constructive conflict resolution strategies can lower divorce rates, while destructive behaviors and withdrawal are associated with higher separation rates. Researchers found racial differences in conflict behavior patterns, with Black couples more likely to withdraw during conflicts.
A new University of Arizona study found that even complete strangers can infer a person's emotional state from just 30 seconds of conversation. Verbal snippets, such as tone and language use, provide significant insight into how people are coping with separation and divorce.
A study by Kennedy Krieger researchers found that 64% of children with ASD belong to a two-parent family, compared to 65% without ASD. The study suggests that parenting a child with autism can be stressful, but does not necessarily lead to divorce.
A new online program, Focus on Kids Online, helps separated parents build stronger relationships with their children. The program's effectiveness has been shown through improved parent-child relationships and awareness of separation-related problems.
A study by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center found that women with cancer diagnoses are six times more likely to separate or divorce than their male counterparts. Longer marriages also remain more stable, with age being a factor in the likelihood of divorce or separation.
A study by Professor Diego Becerril Ruiz found that 79% of Spanish people think divorce is the best solution when a couple can't solve marital problems. The country ranks second in social acceptation of divorce, after Brazil, and shows an increase in divorce acceptance since the 1990s.
A study by University of Chicago sociologist Linda Waite found that divorce and widowhood have a detrimental impact on health, even after remarriage. Research based on 8,652 people aged 51 to 61 shows that those who have been divorced or widowed experience worse health outcomes compared to those who remain married.
A new study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family reveals that Americans have an ambivalent attitude towards single-parent families. The research found that critical depictions of divorce decreased over time, reflecting an acceptance of divorce, but attitudes towards nonmarital childbearing remained largely negative.
Research challenges common perception that mental illness alone increases risk of future violence, instead finding mental illness combined with substance abuse to be a significant predictor. Other factors such as history of past violence, unemployment, and parental criminal history were found to be more predictive of future violence.
A new study found that serial cohabiters are less likely than single-instance cohabiting unions to result in marriage. Serial cohabiters who married had even higher divorce rates compared to those who cohabited only once, with over twice the rate of women who cohabited with their eventual husbands.
Parents of a child with ADHD nearly twice as likely to divorce by age 8 compared to parents without ADHD. Marriages involving children with ADHD ended sooner than those without ADHD.
A new study found that children who lived in unstable family situations after their parents divorced fared worse as adults compared to those with stable post-divorce family situations. These children experienced lower education levels, income, and occupational prestige, as well as higher poverty rates.
A recent study found that divorce widens the distance between teenagers and their fathers, who often struggle to maintain close relationships despite increased involvement. The research suggests that fathers' involvement with children has increased, but mothers still do most of the childcare, creating pressure on fathers to invest more...
A large study found no differences in parenting practices between recently divorced and married parents, contrary to accepted wisdom. Researchers argue that existing strength-based programs can effectively support divorced parents by building on their existing strengths.
A novel study by Jianguo Liu and Eunice Yu at Michigan State University found that divorce rates globally are on the rise, leading to more households with fewer people, increased resource consumption, and environmental degradation. In contrast, cohabitation can reduce urban sprawl and soften the environmental hit.
A recent study has found that couples are more likely to divorce if one of their spouses develops cervical or testicular cancer. Most types of cancer resulted in a slight decrease in the divorce rate in the first few years following the diagnosis.
Research suggests that previous divorce experiences significantly impact a person's chances of entering into a new, successful relationship. Divorced individuals often prefer less committed types of relationships and have different partner preferences than those without a divorce experience.
Research reveals that Hispanic adolescents are less affected by parental divorce, but this is not due to a lack of resilience; instead, they start with more challenges. In contrast, European and Asian American teens face significant problems after family disruption, while African Americans show fewer issues before the breakup.
A study of 2,087 parents aged 50+ found that divorce can predict an adult child will provide less involved care in the future. Geographical separation and remarriage after a divorce can disrupt the parent-child relationship.
A University of Alberta study found a link between parental divorce and increased methylphenidate use in Canadian children. The research used data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth, which showed a higher percentage of children taking the drug after their parents' divorce.
A new study by Dr. Lisa Strohschein found a significantly higher risk of Ritalin use among children whose parents divorce compared to those whose parents stay together. The research suggests that parental divorce may act as a stressful life event, leading to adjustment problems and increased ADHD symptoms.
Recent studies show that major changes in life circumstances, such as marriage, divorce, or illness, can have long-term impact on happiness levels. Happiness levels can change over time, and individual differences play an important role in adaptation processes.
A new study from the University of Chicago Press Journals reveals that we tend to pay more attention to disappointment than to positive experiences. The researchers found that when consumers feel better than expected, they take it for granted and don't evaluate their experience as well.
A University of Illinois study explores how abused women decide on child custody arrangements, revealing the complex interplay between fear, practical considerations, and family ideology. The research highlights the need for tailored interventions to address the unique needs of parents with histories of violence.
Historian Simon Burrows disputes popular narrative that Queen's love life sparked revolution, citing evidence of scandalous pamphlets appearing after its start. The queen was unfairly maligned with lavish spending and plotting against the revolution, while sex allegations were baseless.
A 30,000-person study found that divorce affects happiness levels irreversibly for some people. Dr. Lucas' research indicates that some individuals may struggle with adapting to life events, highlighting the need for intervention.
A study of British adults found the rate of paid-for sex with women has more than doubled between 1990 and 2000. Men who paid for sex were more likely to be younger, single, and from London, and had had multiple sexual partners
The study found that both groups experienced reduced distress and improved cognitive function after writing, with the experimental group using more emotionally expressive language. Language analysis revealed differences in language use between the two groups, but some strategies showed consistent benefits for both conditions.
Researchers developed a mathematical model that extracts key elements from hundreds of videotaped conversations between couples to predict marital trouble. The model identifies a magic ratio of positive to negative interactions, below which marriages can be in trouble.
Researchers found that higher religiosity levels in countries do not necessarily lead to stricter moral standards on sex. In fact, individual religiosity has a minimal effect on cheating on taxes due to existing laws.
A new study from Penn State found that couples who lived together before marriage reported less happiness and more marital conflict than those who did not. The researchers suggest that personal characteristics and cohabitation experience play important roles in predicting marital quality and stability.
A study of 602 college students found that relocation after parents' divorce is associated with negative effects on children's psychological and emotional adjustment, general life satisfaction, and financial support. The researchers warn that the results are correlational and more longitudinal research is needed to confirm the findings.
A recent study by Arizona State University researchers contradicts the assumption that a child's best interest is served when the custodial parent moves. The study found that students whose parents had moved experienced higher negative impacts on general health, financial support, and emotional well-being.
A recent study involving over 24,000 participants found that life satisfaction plays a significant role in marital happiness. Most people experience adaptation and return to their initial levels of happiness after marriage or divorce.
A recent study by Ohio State University researchers found that lower levels of involvement between non-custodial fathers and their children are related to ongoing conflict with the children's mothers. The study suggests that conflict with a child's mother directly affects the father's involvement and satisfaction in his role as a father.
A 6-year study found that preventive sessions for mothers and children after divorce reduced mental health problems by 50% and improved behavior. The sessions led to fewer acts of aggression, drug and alcohol use, and promiscuity among teens.
Research suggests that wives' full-time employment increases marital stability, contrary to common assumptions. The study found no negative impact on marital happiness but a decrease in risk of subsequent marital disruption.
A new study of nearly 10,000 adolescents found that children's psychological well-being improves three years before and after a parents' marriage ends, but their test scores remain lower. The researchers suggest that cumulative academic performance contributes to the persistent decline in test scores.
Research by Penn State's King found that ever-divorced grandparents live farther away from their grandchildren than married grandparents. Grandfathers report less contact and higher conflict with grandchildren compared to grandmothers. However, a good parent-grandparent relationship can mitigate the negative influence of divorce.
A longitudinal study by Dr. Alan Booth and Dr. Paul R. Amato found that parental marital discord impacts offspring marriages, including the degree of matrimonial happiness or conflict. The transmission of poor interpersonal behaviors from parents can result in lower quality marriages among children.
Researchers found that current marriage conditions, including weekly work hours and household responsibilities, have a greater impact on marital satisfaction than spouses' past relationships. The study also revealed significant gender differences in how these factors affect marital quality.
A new nationwide study found that children of divorced parents showed more academic, psychological and behavioral problems a year before the divorce. The study also revealed that family dysfunction existed long before the marriage ended, with parents who would later divorce showing lower well-being in their children.
Children's adjustment problems after divorce depend on their temperament and mother's parenting style, according to a study. Impulsive children at risk of depression if mothers are inconsistent with rules and discipline.
Researchers from University of Washington and UC Berkeley found two distinct patterns of dysfunctional marital interaction predictive of divorce at different points during a marriage. These patterns differ in emotional intensity, leading to either volatile or suppressed relationships.
A study of adoptive and biological families found that both genetic and environmental factors contribute to behavioral problems, drug use, and lower academic achievement in children after parental divorce. Environmental stress appears to be a stronger predictor of these outcomes.
A recent study found that children of divorce are more likely to develop a lingering mistrust of their fathers, regardless of the child's age at which it occurs. However, maintaining good relationships with both parents after divorce can mitigate this effect and promote trust in later life.
Research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health found that divorced and separated men are more than twice as likely to commit suicide as married or partnered men. The study analyzed data from a long-term US research project, which included around 472,000 men and women.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins found that elderly people with divorced parents are less likely to receive care from their children and stepchildren. Biological children provide more financial and informal support than stepchildren, but even they often rely on other caregivers.
Research finds that mothers' delinquency prior to marriage predicts divorce and accounts for many of the behavior problems found among children after divorce. Younger mothers also tend to have children who exhibit more behavioral difficulties.
Researchers at University of Washington found that couples who later divorced displayed significantly more negative emotions and words in their initial discussions compared to those who stayed married. The study suggests that learning how to soften one's approach and improve emotional connectedness can help prevent divorce.
A study by Ohio State University found that divorcing parents who attended a parent education seminar reported better parent-child relationships than those who did not. The program was most effective during the first four years following divorce, with participants showing improved closeness and satisfaction with their relationship. Des...
A new study by University of Iowa sociologists demonstrates that differences in people's beliefs about marriage are pivotal in explaining the mental health impact of transitions into marriage, divorce and separation. Beliefs in the permanence and desirability of marriage influence both negative and positive effects on depression.
A study found that children of divorce are more likely to become smokers and problem drinkers as adults. For boys, divorce increases the likelihood of problem drinking, while girls from divorced families have similar rates of smoking and problem drinking as those from intact families.
A new court-based program called Children First helps divorcing parents be more sensitive towards their children, reducing conflict intensity. The program's effectiveness was found to have positive effects on parents reporting high levels of conflict, leading to improved interactions with their kids.
When marriages fail, homes can exacerbate pre-existing problems, causing severe grief among parents and children. A study found that physical housing environment can be problematic before, during, and after divorce, with concerns about upkeep, maintenance, and money troubles common among custodial parents.
A Johns Hopkins study found that physicians in psychiatry and surgery have a higher risk of divorce, with rates ranging from 51% for psychiatrists to 29% for other specialties. The study suggests that marital counseling during residency training may help strengthen marriages.
A study by Wake Forest University psychologists found that adolescents are adept at adjusting to joint custody, with minimal impact on their well-being. Parents can help their children cope with divorce by avoiding asking kids to carry messages between parents and denigrating the other parent in front of the child.