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The Negative Effects Of Divorce On The Behavior Of Children, David Hawkins, Karen Lloyd
The Negative Effects Of Divorce On The Behavior Of Children, David Hawkins, Karen Lloyd
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Our study is concerned with the effects of filing for divorce on the behavior of children. We are interested in the adjustment of the child to the changes which occur during separation and divorce, and we maintain the attitude that the lives of children are affected in some way when a marriage or family unit dissolves. A generally accepted belief is that divorce produces negative consequences in the lives of children as shown in their behavior. However, recently a number of studies have suggested that divorce need not be a negative experience, at least to the degree most people feel …