Assessing Custodial Mother Adjustment to Divorce

Abstract

This study assesses divorce adjustment of custodial mothers. Measures designed to assess psychological functioning of the custodial mother and family functioning are employed. Fifty-six custodial mothers completed the assessment measures. The results indicate that custodial mothers who report healthier levels of overall family functioning on the Divorce Adjustment Inventory-Revised (DAI-R), demonstrate healthier levels of psychological functioning as assessed by the Symptom Checklist 90-Revised (SCL-90-R) than

The Consequences of Divorce for Adults and Children: An Update

“…One study found that men and women who attended divorce education classes reported less conflict with their former spouses and were less likely to return to court to resolve disagreements (Criddle, Allgood, & Piercy, 2003). Another study found that mothers who attended divorce education classes reported more positive family functioning, fewer symptoms of psychological distress, and better divorce adjustment (Zimmerman, Brown, & Portes, 2004). Unfortunately, we do not know whether these courses directly benefit children.…”