Reports the findings of a study designed to provide an in-depth analysis of the postseparation period. Data revealed two separate but overlapping adjustments--to the dissolution of the marriage, and to setting up a new life-style. Four hypotheses were also examined. (Author)

Reports results of a study of a non-clinical sample of children (N=112) from families (N=86) after divorce filing using criteria to assess clinically significant levels of problems in children aged 7-12. Results suggest children may adapt better to divorce than some studies suggest. Children with behavior problems were less likely to have regular…

Addresses the specific needs of a clearly delineated population of individuals who are finding difficulty adjusting to the irrevocable, but often unwanted, loss of a partner through separation or divorce. Describes emotionally attached or ambivalent persons and their problems. Discusses group work with these individuals, including group…

This paper presents the author's clinical impressions concerning the sexual dimension in the lives of recently divorced or divorcing middle-aged men and women. It discusses sexual behavior in middle-years divorce, identifying four main avenues of sexual outlet as well as the motivational elements that underlie this behavior. (Author)

This article focuses on the exploration in therapy of different transitional relationships following divorce. Helping the client define himself within the context of his relationships can help lay the foundation for new identity. The use of fantasy and projective techniques is discussed, and case examples are provided. (Author)

Identifies factors related to the process of divorce adjustment. Adjustment is considered from the perspective of the family members and conceptualized as a process of family redefinition. A model is presented that integrates the findings of the literature with the process of family redefinition. (Author)

Examined approximately 100 divorcing families, half of whom had requested counseling and half whom had not. Results indicated children undergoing parental separation did not conform to a simple normal-clinical dichotomy. Significant differences in adjustment existed between the children of families requesting counseling and those who had not.…

Explored the social network relationships of divorced persons (N=42) prior to and following divorce. Subjects were administered the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale and the General Well-Being Schedule and completed a questionnaire. Findings suggested that changes in social networks from pre- to post- divorce tend to decrease the quality of adjustment.…

Examines role of social participation in postseparation and postdivorce adjustment. Subjects, 277 members of Parents without Partners chapters, were administered a 273-item questionnaire containing the Postdivorce Problems and Stress Scale. Higher levels of social participation were strongly related to lower stress. (Author)

Interviewed 16 couples involved in marriages between never-married men and divorced women with at least one preadolescent child. Findings showed adjustment to remarriage involved the issue of dependence, independence, and interdependence. Findings are presented in 15 propositions which can be utilized as basic hypotheses for future research on…

Deals with the marital dynamics characteristics of the period immediately prior to a decision to divorce. The concept of a marital Point of No-Return (N/R) is introduced. Guidelines for working with the concept are presented. (Author)

Compares several models of the divorce process and the implications of each for counseling. A unification of the concomitant implications is provided to assist the helping professions to understand the processes and problems associated with divorce. (Author)

Children of Divorce is a community-based and community-sponsored education-support group, the primary purpose of which is to assist children in adjusting to separation or divorce in their families. Children meet with volunteer group leaders for a series of six weekly sessions. (Author)

Psychological well-being was explored in a sample of 309 newly separated men and women aged 20-79. Consistent with hypothesized differences, the men were significantly less happy than the women, and older respondents reported greater unhappiness than the younger. (Author)

The purpose of this study was to compare three different treatment modalities for divorce adjustment groups, that is, structured, unstructured, and control groups. Implications suggest that skill-building exercises might add an important therapeutic dimension for those experiencing adjustment to divorce. (Author)