Impact of divorce on children: developmental considerations.

摘要

Although divorce can have significant negative impact on children, a variety of protective factors can increase the likelihood of long-term positive psychological adjustment. ? Exposure to high levels of parental conflict is predictive of poor emotional adjustment by the child regardless of the parents' marital status. ? Epidemiologic data reveal that custody and parenting arrangements are evolving, with more emphasis on joint custody and access to both parents by the child. ? Pediatricians' knowledge of childhood development is essential in providing anticipatory guidance to parents throughout the divorce process and beyond.