Tag: divorce

Study suggests conflict between divorced parents can lead to mental health problems in children

From the Arizona State University press release: Conflict between divorced or separated parents increases the risk of children developing physical and mental health problems. A new study from the Arizona… Read more »

Study suggests young people with shared residency have fewer mental problems

From the Uni Research press release: Young people with shared residency after their parents’ divorce have fewer mental problems than young people with other residency arrangements. This was the conclusion… Read more »

Study suggests possible genetic component to divorce running in families

From the Virginia Commonwealth University press release: Children of divorced parents are more likely to get divorced when compared to those who grew up in two-parent families — and genetic factors… Read more »

Study suggests shared custody equals less stress for children

From the Stockholm University press release: Children who live full time with one parent are more likely to feel stressed than children in shared custody situations. The benefit holds regardless of… Read more »

‘Narrative expressive writing’ might protect against harmful health effects of divorce-related stress

From the Wolters Kluwer Health press release: For people going through a divorce, a technique called narrative expressive writing — not just writing about their emotions, but creating a meaningful… Read more »

Study suggests both heavy and incompatible drinking can increase chances of divorce

From the Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research press release via ScienceDaily: High levels of drinking have repeatedly been shown to predict divorce. The most cited explanation for this is that… Read more »

Study looks at how divorced couples use technology to communicate with each other

From the University of Missouri press release via HealthCanal: Separated and divorced couples are increasingly using emails, texting and social media to communicate with their ex-partners about their children. However,… Read more »

Study suggests focusing on children rather than relationship problems can help ex-spouses co-parent more effectively

From the University of Missouri press release: New research conducted at the University of Missouri offers hope for divorced parents and suggests hostile relationships can improve when ex-spouses set aside… Read more »