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Marital Disruption, Parent-Child Relationships, and Behavior Problems in Children

Peterson, James L., Zill, Nicholas·1986·Journal of Marriage and the Family
DOI 10.2307/352397
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This study examines the effects of marital disruption on children's behavior, accounting for variations in postdisruption living arrangements and the effects of parent-child relationships and marital conflict. The study is based on a 1981 national sample of 1,400 children aged 12-16. Disruption was associated with a higher incidence of several behavior problems, negative effects being greatest with multiple marital transitions. The negative effects are lower if the child lives with the same-sex parent following divorce or maintains a good relationship with one or both parents. High, persistent conflict in intact families is also related to behavior problems.

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Authors
Peterson, J. L., & Zill, N.
Venue
Journal of Marriage and the Family
Publisher
JSTOR
Published
1986-05
Volume
48
Issue
2
Pages
295
ISSN
0022-2445 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.2307/352397
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W1980412685
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1,197
References
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FWCI
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journal article
Language
en
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