Concepts of a Family and Divorce Impact

This set of flashcards covers key concepts regarding family dynamics, divorce, and their effects on children and adults.

Concept of Generation

Generations are linked and appear different at different ages.

Parental Divorce

The impact of divorce on children’s perceptions and adult relationships.

Children of Divorced Parents

Report more negativity and conflict in their adult relationships.

Role Modelling

Children learn relationship dynamics from their parents' marriage.

Quality of Marriage

Adult children assess their parents' marriage quality post-divorce.

Custody Trends

Custody of children often goes to mothers, who may have lower finances.

Grey Divorce

Divorce occurring later in life, impacting adult children regardless of age.

Emotional Responses to Divorce

Children report feelings of anger, confusion, and relief related to divorces.

Interaction Variability

Family interactions can vary based on the geographical location of members.

Step Families

Complicated relationships arise when parents remarry after divorce.

Adult Child Feelings

Adult children may feel less obligated to care for divorced parents.

Father's Remarriage Likelihood

Fathers are more likely to remarry, sometimes complicating family dynamics.

Visitation Rights Acts

Laws that address the best interests of grandchildren during custody battles.

Grandparent-Grandchild Relationships

The relationship is influenced by parental custody and parental mediation.

Intergenerational Relationships

Familial dynamics that involve multiple generations, often focusing on women's roles.

Financial Implications of Divorce

Divorce can lead to increased financial strain for the custodial parent.

Role of Grandparents

Grandparents may have restricted visitation based on custodial arrangements.

Impact of Divorce Timing

A child's age during parental divorce affects their emotional response.

Empathy from Divorced Parents

Parents may empathize with their child's divorce if they are also divorced.

Support for Divorced Mothers

Divorced mothers tend to have more support compared to fathers.

Child's Relationship Decisions

Children often determine their relationships with parents by age 30.

Mediate Conversations

How parents manage communication with children affects grandparent visits.

Legal Challenges of Visitation

Enforcing visitation rights can be difficult, requiring court intervention.

Step Grandparents

Grandparents of stepchildren who may have complicated familial ties.

Children of Divorce Contact

Children have less contact with divorced parents than with married parents.

Parent's Shock at Divorce

Parents may feel a sense of loss similar to losing someone important.

Flexibility in Family Definition

The ability to redefine what constitutes family in different situations.

Child's Perception of Quality

Adult children define the quality of pre-divorce marriages differently.

Negative Feelings from Divorce

Children, regardless of age, report negative feelings associated with divorce.

Role of Parents in Mediation

The effectiveness of communication about divorce matters for children.

Interpersonal Dynamics Post-Divorce

How parents' marital history influences children's future relationships.