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Understanding Reactive Abuse: Key Insights and How to Break the Cycle

Reactive abuse is a term that describes when a victim of ongoing abuse reacts aggressively towards their abuser. This form of reaction is often misunderstood, and the abuser may use it to shift blame and portray the victim as the aggressor. Reactive abuse happens in relationships where one party manipulates or emotionally harms another consistently, […]

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The Influence of Post-Divorce Family Dynamics on Child Development

Divorce impacts not only the separating parents but significantly affects their children’s development. Three key studies focus on the psychological, social, and emotional outcomes for children post-divorce. These papers examine the influence of family dynamics after separation, the effects of parental conflict, the importance of relationships with non-custodial parents, and the emotional adjustment of children.

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Long-Term Impact of Divorce on Mothers and Their Children: Insights from a 25-Year Study

Divorce often disrupts family dynamics, especially affecting mothers and children. This 25-year longitudinal study, led by Judith Wallerstein and her colleagues, investigates how divorce impacts mother-child relationships over time. The study follows 60 divorced families in California, focusing on post-divorce parenting, attachment issues, and the emotional, psychological, and economic challenges faced by mothers. The report

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Divorced Dads: Debunking Common Myths and Misconceptions

Sanford Braver’s Divorced Dads: Shattering the Myths challenges widely held misconceptions about divorced fathers. Through twelve years of meticulous research, Braver conducted interviews with numerous families, ensuring he heard both sides of the divorce equation. His research uncovered significant biases in previous studies, revealing that many stereotypes about divorced dads, such as being deadbeats or

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Psychological and Structural Factors Leading to Noncustodial Fathers’ Disengagement After Divorce

The disengagement of noncustodial fathers after divorce is a significant issue affecting families globally. This phenomenon influences children’s well-being and fathers’ mental health. The article titled “Psychological and Structural Factors Contributing to the Disengagement of Noncustodial Fathers After Divorce” delves into the multiple factors that drive noncustodial fathers to distance themselves from their children after

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Understanding the Harmful Effects of Parental Alienation on Families

Parental alienation is a controversial subject, especially in Nordic countries, where it has not been deeply explored. This article, published in the Scandinavian Journal of Public Health in 2024, investigates whether parental alienation is a valid construct and its impact on family dynamics. Parental alienation involves manipulative behaviors from one parent to turn a child

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