An Overview of the Risks and Protectors for Children of Separation and Divorce

Author: Silvia C. Bernardini, Jennifer M. Jenkins Publisher: Department of Justice Canada Publication: Department of Justice Canada (website) Document Date:                  2002 Category: Family Relations > Parental Conflict Related Categories: Children > Economic Factors Influencing Divorce and Remarriage > Divorce Divorce and Remarriage > Impact of Divorce on Children Divorce and Remarriage > Parental Divorce Family Relations > Parent/Adult Child Relations Family Structure > Cohabitation/Common-Law Marriage Parenthood/Childrearing > Divorced/Separated Parenting Parenthood/Childrearing > Parental Involvement   This paper reviews the research on family conflict, focusing on the effect of divorce and parental conflict on children.  The paper also examines risk, protective factors, and measures of conflict in families experiencing divorce.  Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link