Women and Children Last: The Social Situation of Divorced Mothers and Their Families

Life difficulties, coping, and the use of medical services

“…But, the findings of Densen et al (1959) lend support to the first assumption that patients have a tendency to repeat past utilization patterns in the future. In addition, the findings of several researchers lend support to the second assumption that the life situations of individuals tend to remain fairly immutable over time (Berle 1958;Brandwein et al 1974;Fine 1974). Thus, while the design has weaknesses which should be corrected in future research, it represents an attempt to examine a subject that has received little systematic attention.…”

A treatment model for divorced single mothers

“…Also, as part of the problem-solving treatment, the mother and possibly the father as well (Brandwein et al, 1974) are encouraged to discipline the child as needed. By firmly disciplining the child, the mother not only might receive her immediate desired behavior, but will clarify parent/child boundaries (Minuchin & Fishman, 1981).…”

Das erhöhte Risiko der Ehescheidung

“…Ein solcher Ansatz ist indivi dualpsychologisch ("persönlichkeits-theoretisch") und verdankt seine inhaltliche Ausgestaltung wohl dem Umstand, daß N. D. Glenn sich vor allem mit dem Thema "Ehe-Glück" beschäftigt hat (vgl. Glenn 1975;Glenn/Weaver 1977; Brandwein et al 1974;Espenshade, 1979). Wieviele der Scheidungskinder sind es, die, wenn schon keine Verarmung, so doch eine deutliche Verschlechterung ihrer ökonomischen Situation erleiden?…”