This study deals with identifying risk factors using measuring instruments in the relationshlp
between stepmothers and adolescent stepdaughters in reconstituted families. Risk factors can
complicate the relationshlp between stepmothers and adolescent stepdaughters and deviate from
the given criteria in this study.
Extensive literature survey has been done concerning the reconstituted family, relationshlps,
stepmothers, adolescent stepdaughters . and biological fathers. Research shows that the
stepmother-stepdaughter relationshlp is the most complicated relationshlp within the
reconstituted family and adolescent stepdaughters experience more problems adapting than
stepsons.
Statistics reveal that the divorce rate and therefore the number of reconstituted families is still on
the increase. Literature survey shows that overwhelmingly poor relationshlps are found within
the reconstituted family.
Added to the risk factors that have been identified during research, professional people were
also consulted in identifying the risk factors that could complicate the relationship between
stepmothers and adolescent stepdaughters as experienced in practice. After establishing the risk factors, measuring instruments have been emperically applied to
determine if the mentioned risk factors in reconstituted families can be identified. The measuring
instruments include five standardised and one unstandardised questionnaires. The EPI, 16-PF
and HSPQ were used to determine the characteristics in the three parties involved. The Parentchild-
communication questionnaire and the Persoonlike vraelys vir hoi!rskoolleerlinge were
utilised to identifY various risk factors. The unstandardised RF-Agtergrondvraelys provides
background information and highlights risk factors other measuring instruments do not identifY.
Arising from information gained on a spesific reconstituted family through measuring
instmments, the risk factors can be carried over onto the Samevattende evalueringsblad vir
risikofaktore.
The biggest problems seem to be discipline and divided loyalty. The structure and conditions of
each reconstituted family are unique; therefore the risk factors will differ in families. Even similar
risk factors can be experienced differently by each member or other families. The uniqueness and
complexity surrounding the reconstituted family is emphasised by this.
The identified risk factors can be used in various fields of study that involve reconstituted
families. This study is helpful in court where custody placement of minors is broached. The
identified risk factors can ease in counselling and therapy . / Educational Studies / D. Ed. (Psychology of Education)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/1104 |
| Date | 01 January 2002 |
| Creators | Roos, Christina Alida |
| Contributors | Kruger, D. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | Afrikaans |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | 1 online resource (xxv, 288, [17] leaves) |
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