Citation
Cooney, Teresa M. (1988). Young Adults and Parental Divorce: Exploring Important Issues.
Human Relations, 41(11), 805-822.
Abstract
his article discusses the potential impact of parental divorce on the lives of young adult offspring. Parental divorce may upset both social and psychological aspects of the transition to adulthood process. The family roles young adults are expected to assume could be altered by the break-up, as could opportunities for particular young adult pursuits, such as advanced education. Heightened adjustment problems also are likely to result, as divorce produces additional life changes during the highly transitional period of early adulthood. Qualitative data from an exploratory study of 39 college students, ages 18-23, illustrate many of the relevant issues. Suggestions for future research are provided.
URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/001872678804101102Reference Type
Journal Article
Year Published
1988
Journal Title
Human Relations
Author(s)
Cooney, Teresa M.
