Parent–Child Communicational Characteristics: A Comparison Study between Subjects from Post-Divorce and Intact Nuclear Families

Abstract

The occurrence of divorce seems to have impact on parentchild communication, with subsequent implications on the children well-being and development. The present study aims to analyze the influence that divorce has on parent-child communication comparing 102 participants from postdivorced families and 100 participants from intact nuclear families. Measures consisted of a sociodemographic questionnaire and Perception Scale of Parenting Communication. Despite literature indicators, the main findings reveal the absence of significant statistical differences between both family structures, concerning to parent-child communication. Overall, it was registered some statistically significant differences concerning to specific divorce variables. These findings demystifying the idea that post-divorce families establish less positive communication patterns when compared with intact nuclear families.

A Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy Approach: The Impact of Divorce on a Hispanic Adolescent with an Eating Disorder

“…Most adolescents can be receptive to a new responsibility whereas other teens might find it stressful. Portugal and Alberto (2019) reveal that throughout the beginning of the divorce, early teens display a sense of confusion when attempting to communicate with each parent. Once adolescents find out what works for them and what their parents expect of them, the adjustment process seems to go more smoothly.…”

“…Portugal & Alberto (2019) emphasizes that when family structure endures significant changes, normal communication processes of the family are disrupted causing much need for restructuring and reform in the home. The process of restructuring a home is quite complicated.…”