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341	Adolescents in remarried families : a pastoral-narrative approach Kim, Bunyoung 04 October 2006 (has links) In general, adolescence is regarded as a period of growth between childhood and maturity. Children in this phase undergo a so-called developmental stage of the human life cycle. Consequently, family circumstances are of great importance. Adolescents in South African remarried families go through diverse and dynamic experiences with regard to forms of family or family types: biological families, single parent families, and remarried families. In social discourse, a biological family is widely believed to be the optimal set of circumstances for children, whereas a single parent family and a remarried family lack proper support for children. Is this true? Are the circumstances of adolescents in a remarried family an obstacle to their growth? The main purpose of this research was not to gather data about adolescents in remarried families and to add such data, but to understand adolescents’ stories in greater depth. With this in-depth understanding, this research attempts to bring together the outcomes of their told stories (local knowledge) and their community and the academic world. To do this, two main characters from remarried families joined the research project and the voices of two schoolteachers were included. In order to obviate probable biases on the part of the researcher, the two teachers took on the role of a reflection team. In unstructured conversational interviews, the researcher adopted a pastoral narrative approach, in accordance with a social constructionist perspective. / Thesis (PhD (Practical Theology))--University of Pretoria, 2008. / Practical Theology / unrestricted Teenagers Christianity Christianity Storytelling Religious-aspects- christianity. Religious aspects Children of divorced parents UCTD
342	Factors affecting the likelihood of paternal custodial disputes in dissolution of marriage cases Adamson, Jackie L. 01 January 1992 (has links) Male batterers -- Paternal custodial challenges -- Support payment arrearage -- Income levels of fathers -- Violent fathers -- Nonviolent fathers -- Initiation of court appearances -- Gender of children. Divorced fathers -- Psychology Divorce suits -- Psychological aspects Abusive men -- Psychology Family violence Family, Life Course, and Society
343	Parent Adaptive Doll Play with Children Experiencing Parental Separation/Divorce Brennan, Carol A. (Carol Ann) 12 1900 (has links) Parent Adaptive Doll Play, a technique in an early stage of development, is designed for use by parents in assisting their young children to cope with the stresses of parental separation/divorce. The effects of technique implementation by parents of three- through six-year-old children were investigated. Data was collected before and after parents received training and implemented the technique over an eight-week period. Parents completed the Child Behavior Rating Scale, Burks' Behavior Rating Scales, the Parenting Stress Index, and the Parental Attitude Scale. Twenty-two parents, reporting marital separation through separation and/or divorce, within 18 months prior to the beginning of the study, and reporting more than 50 percent physical custody of a three- through six-year-old child qualified for participation. Twelve children were experimental subjects and ten were control subjects. To determine differences between groups, a one-way analysis of covariance was performed on each post test variable. Positive differences were calculated in several areas of child behavior by parents of subjects in the experimental group. No significant differences between groups were found in any area of child behavior. The score which most closely approached significance, however, was found in the Burks' Behavior Rating Scale area of poor anger control. play therapy divorce and child anxiety parent adaptive doll play parenting stress physical separation Play therapy.
344	Vuxna skilsmässobarn : Upplevda emotioner och betydelse för den sociala identiteten / Adult children of divorce : Experienced emotions and significance for social identity Andersson, Clara, Tobiasson, Felicia January 2021 (has links) Syftet med studien är att utifrån barnets perspektiv förstå upplevelser kring föräldrarnas separation och dess betydelse för vuxenlivet. Utifrån en kvalitativ metod studeras vuxna skilsmässobarn och deras upplevda emotioner samt innebörd för den sociala identiteten. Studien baseras på tio semistrukturerade intervjuer med åtta kvinnor och två män. Studiens resultat tyder på att barnet kan uppleva känslor av skuld och övergivenhet, men också lättad. Barnets positiva eller negativa upplevelse baseras på graden upplevda konflikter i hemmet och föräldrarnas hantering av separation. Samtliga informanter som uppger att separationen har haft inverkan på deras psykiska mående har upplevt hög grad av familjekonflikter och har en negativ upplevelse av separationen. Majoriteten av informanterna har upplevt konflikter i samband med föräldrarnas separation. / The aim of this study is to understand experiences regarding parental separation from a child’s perspective and the significance for adult life. Based on a qualitative method, adult children of divorce and their perceived emotions as well as the influence of social identity are studied. This study is based on ten semi-structured interviews with eight women and two men. The results of the study indicate that the child may experience feelings of guilt and abandonment, but also relief. The child’s positive or negative experience of the separation is based on the degree of conflict as well as the parent ́s handling. All informants who state that the separation had an effect on their mental health also experienced a high degree of family conflicts and have a negative experience of the separation. The majority of the informants have experience of conflicts due to the separation. Perceived emotions adult divorced children attachment social identity conflict Upplevda emotioner vuxna skilsmässobarn anknytning social identitet konflikt Social Psychology Socialpsykologi
345	Courage under fire: stories of adolescents who survive the destruction of divorce Henning, Deirdre Helena 31 October 2005 (has links) The prevalence of divorce within society is reflected in the rising divorce rate worldwide. Consequently, divorce has become more accepted, although adolescents from divorced families are considered at risk for maladjustment. The aim of this study is to give a voice to adolescents who have experienced their parents' divorce and to highlight their resilience despite the challenges they faced. The epistemological framework is social constructionism. In-depth interviews with two adolescents who have experienced the divorce of their parents were undertaken. The method of analysis used was `Thematic content analysis'. The participants' stories were recounted through the lens of the researcher in the form of themes. Recurring themes in these stories were elucidated and linked with the literature. This study allowed rich and detailed descriptions about adolescents' experiences to emerge, which the researcher hopes will broaden the therapeutic understanding of the complexities of divorce for the adolescents who survive it. / Psychology / MA (Clinical Psychology) Adjustment Adolescence Boundaries Connection Coping Disconnection Divorce Epistemology Loss Maladjustment Qualitative research Postmodernism Research methodology Resilience Silence Social constructionism Thematic content analysis. 306.890835 Divorce -- Psychological aspects Social work with teenagers Life change events Divorce -- Case studies Adolescent psychology Adjustment (Psychology) in adolescence Stress in adolescence Interpersonal relations in adolescence Adolescent psychotherapy Separation (Psychology)
346	Short-term structured play therapy with the latency-aged child of divorce Venter, Catharina 30 June 2006 (has links) The purpose of this study was to develop and test the efficacy of a short-term structured play therapy treatment program for latency-aged children of divorce between six and twelve years of age. Following parental divorce latency-aged children often manifest disturbed emotional and behavioural functioning in several areas of their lives including issues such as self-image problems and poor academic functioning. In many instances, problems are acute and necessitate effective help in a relatively short time. Several play therapy modalities exist for children with some focusing on problems stemming from divorce. However, due to their complex, unstructured and lengthy nature, most of the treatment programs reviewed were relatively ineffective for most social workers. Increasingly families have little time and/or limited financial resources to commit to long-term therapy. A literature review showed a clear need for a shorter, less complex treatment program to solve the problem of limited finances and time constraints of parents seeking help for their children. A seven-stage, short-term structured play therapy program was developed for this study, including a pre-and post-treatment assessment, which focused on the main areas of dysfunction prominent among latency-aged children of divorce. The program was implemented by treating a female latency-aged child from a divorced family. The findings showed that the short-term structured play therapy program developed for this study appears to be effective in dealing with necessary and important psychological tasks facing children of divorce. The treatment program worked effectively with a female latency-aged child and facilitated psychological and emotional movement in a relatively short period of time. For social workers specialising in child play therapy the treatment program will be easy to use since all activities are clearly structured and explained with materials utilised in the sessions easy to obtain. As such, it could be a necessary and effective addition to the social work profession. / Social Work / D. Phil. (Social Work) Play therapy Short-term play therapy Child therapy Divorce Latency-aged Structured play therapy Cognitive-behavioural play therapy Child-centered play therapy Play techniques Single-system design Intervention research Child assessment 618.92891653 Divorced parents -- Family relationships Single-parent families Parent and child Play therapy Child psychology Families -- Psychological aspects Emotions in children
347	Short-term structured play therapy with the latency-aged child of divorce Venter, Catharina 30 June 2006 (has links) The purpose of this study was to develop and test the efficacy of a short-term structured play therapy treatment program for latency-aged children of divorce between six and twelve years of age. Following parental divorce latency-aged children often manifest disturbed emotional and behavioural functioning in several areas of their lives including issues such as self-image problems and poor academic functioning. In many instances, problems are acute and necessitate effective help in a relatively short time. Several play therapy modalities exist for children with some focusing on problems stemming from divorce. However, due to their complex, unstructured and lengthy nature, most of the treatment programs reviewed were relatively ineffective for most social workers. Increasingly families have little time and/or limited financial resources to commit to long-term therapy. A literature review showed a clear need for a shorter, less complex treatment program to solve the problem of limited finances and time constraints of parents seeking help for their children. A seven-stage, short-term structured play therapy program was developed for this study, including a pre-and post-treatment assessment, which focused on the main areas of dysfunction prominent among latency-aged children of divorce. The program was implemented by treating a female latency-aged child from a divorced family. The findings showed that the short-term structured play therapy program developed for this study appears to be effective in dealing with necessary and important psychological tasks facing children of divorce. The treatment program worked effectively with a female latency-aged child and facilitated psychological and emotional movement in a relatively short period of time. For social workers specialising in child play therapy the treatment program will be easy to use since all activities are clearly structured and explained with materials utilised in the sessions easy to obtain. As such, it could be a necessary and effective addition to the social work profession. / Social Work / D. Phil. (Social Work) Play therapy Short-term play therapy Child therapy Divorce Latency-aged Structured play therapy Cognitive-behavioural play therapy Child-centered play therapy Play techniques Single-system design Intervention research Child assessment 618.92891653 Divorced parents -- Family relationships Single-parent families Parent and child Play therapy Child psychology Families -- Psychological aspects Emotions in children
348	Courage under fire: stories of adolescents who survive the destruction of divorce Henning, Deirdre Helena 31 October 2005 (has links) The prevalence of divorce within society is reflected in the rising divorce rate worldwide. Consequently, divorce has become more accepted, although adolescents from divorced families are considered at risk for maladjustment. The aim of this study is to give a voice to adolescents who have experienced their parents' divorce and to highlight their resilience despite the challenges they faced. The epistemological framework is social constructionism. In-depth interviews with two adolescents who have experienced the divorce of their parents were undertaken. The method of analysis used was `Thematic content analysis'. The participants' stories were recounted through the lens of the researcher in the form of themes. Recurring themes in these stories were elucidated and linked with the literature. This study allowed rich and detailed descriptions about adolescents' experiences to emerge, which the researcher hopes will broaden the therapeutic understanding of the complexities of divorce for the adolescents who survive it. / Psychology / MA (Clinical Psychology) Adjustment Adolescence Boundaries Connection Coping Disconnection Divorce Epistemology Loss Maladjustment Qualitative research Postmodernism Research methodology Resilience Silence Social constructionism Thematic content analysis. 306.890835 Divorce -- Psychological aspects Social work with teenagers Life change events Divorce -- Case studies Adolescent psychology Adjustment (Psychology) in adolescence Stress in adolescence Interpersonal relations in adolescence Adolescent psychotherapy Separation (Psychology)
349	A group intervention programme for adolescents of divorce Johnson, Colleen 11 1900 (has links) Divorce has become so prevalent in our present day society, that it is regarded as one of the most sressful and complex mental health crises facing children today. As parents are often under tremendous stress during the time of divorce, they may be incapable of provding the support and guidance children need. The purpose of this study is to present a group counselling intervention programme to assist children of divorce and to create a supportive group atmosphere in which children can share divorce-related feelings, clarify common misconceptions and reduce feelings of isolation. Findings of this study indicate that the acquisition of problem-solving communication and anger control skills help to reduce feelings of depression and anxiety, improve the self-concept and ultimately promote post-divorce adjustment. / Psychology of Education / M. Ed. (Guidance and Counselling) Divorce Separation Adolescent development Parent-child relationships Group counselling Intervention programme Impact of divorce Divorce-related feelings Depression Anxiety Self-concept Adolescent Peer relationships 362.82940968 Adolescence -- South Africa Adolescent psychiatry -- South Africa Adolescent psychology -- South Africa Family social work -- South Africa Divorce counseling -- South Africa
350	A group intervention programme for adolescents of divorce Johnson, Colleen 11 1900 (has links) Divorce has become so prevalent in our present day society, that it is regarded as one of the most sressful and complex mental health crises facing children today. As parents are often under tremendous stress during the time of divorce, they may be incapable of provding the support and guidance children need. The purpose of this study is to present a group counselling intervention programme to assist children of divorce and to create a supportive group atmosphere in which children can share divorce-related feelings, clarify common misconceptions and reduce feelings of isolation. Findings of this study indicate that the acquisition of problem-solving communication and anger control skills help to reduce feelings of depression and anxiety, improve the self-concept and ultimately promote post-divorce adjustment. / Psychology of Education / M. Ed. (Guidance and Counselling) Divorce Separation Adolescent development Parent-child relationships Group counselling Intervention programme Impact of divorce Divorce-related feelings Depression Anxiety Self-concept Adolescent Peer relationships 362.82940968 Adolescence -- South Africa Adolescent psychiatry -- South Africa Adolescent psychology -- South Africa Family social work -- South Africa Divorce counseling -- South Africa

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