Young Adults’ Individuation with Mother and Father as a Function of Dysfunctional Family Patterns, Gender and Parental Divorce

Valls-Vidal, Clara; Garriga, Anna; Testor, Carles Pérez; Guàrdia-Olmos, Juan; Iafrate, Raffaella

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“…Po skyrybų tėvai patiria emocinės, socialinės gerovės pablogėjimą (Bertoni, Carra, Iafrate, Zachettin, & Pasire, 2018). Besiskiriantys tėvai dažnai nerimauja dėl savo vaikų psichologinės sveikatos (Parmiani, Iafrate, & Giuliani, 2012;Valls-Vidal, Garriga Alsina, Pérez-Testor, Guàrdia-Olmos, & Iafrate, 2016). O bendratėvystė neutralizuoja neigiamas skyrybų pasekmes vaikams (Bernardi & Mortelmans, 2021).…”

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“…Several studies have identified that triangling in one's family of origin is significantly and positively associated with child depression (Wang & Crane, 2001), poor ego development (Bell et al, 2001), relational anxiety and negative adjustment (Perrin et al, 2013), as well as externalizing problem behaviors (Bosco et al, 2003). Although this diffusion of boundaries occurs more often in divorced families (Valls‐Vidal et al, 2016), triangling between parents and children has been significantly linked to negative outcomes for those from both divorced and intact families (Perrin et al, 2013). Although patterns of triangling across cultures and other dimensions of diversity are understudied, for the most part these negative effects are observed across diverse samples (Bell et al, 2001; Kwok et al, Valls‐Vidal et al, 2016; Wang et al, 2017) although Wang et al found a positive relationship between parentification (which they considered a form of triangling) among a sample of Chinese elementary students.…”

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“…Although this diffusion of boundaries occurs more often in divorced families (Valls‐Vidal et al, 2016), triangling between parents and children has been significantly linked to negative outcomes for those from both divorced and intact families (Perrin et al, 2013). Although patterns of triangling across cultures and other dimensions of diversity are understudied, for the most part these negative effects are observed across diverse samples (Bell et al, 2001; Kwok et al, Valls‐Vidal et al, 2016; Wang et al, 2017) although Wang et al found a positive relationship between parentification (which they considered a form of triangling) among a sample of Chinese elementary students. Some research has found that patterns of triangling differ across gender (e.g., Bell et al, 2001; Wang et al, 2017), but other studies have not shown gender differences (Franck & Buehler, 2007; Grych et al, 2004).…”

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Differentiation of self, anxiety, triangling and distress: A test of Bowen theory

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Based in Bowen theory (Kerr, 2019; Kerr & Bowen, 1988), this study examined differentiation of self as a moderator of the relationship between anxiety and current triangling among a sample of adolescents. It also explored the relationship between specific triangle subtypes and psychological symptoms. We hypothesized that higher levels of anxiety would be associated with higher levels of triangling, and that this relationship would be weaker for participants who report higher levels of differentiation of self. Additionally, we hypothesized that psychological symptoms would be significantly lower for those who indicated a balanced triangle configuration to characterize their family structure (as compared to those selecting scapegoating, cross‐generational coalition or mediator patterns). Results partially supported our hypotheses; differentiation performed as a moderator in two analyses, but not in others. Higher levels of psychological symptoms were associated with experience with mediator and cross‐generational triangling.

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“…Moreover, separated parents are concerned with the well‐being of their children, which is generally challenged by separations and divorces (e.g. Amato, ; Parmiani, Iafrate, & Giuliani, ; Valls‐Vidal, Garriga, Pérez‐Testor, Guàrdia‐Olmos, & Iafrate, ). The main task for parents facing this critical event is to maintain a parental alliance (coparenting) for the sake of their children's well‐being (Adamsons, O'Brien, & Pasley, ).…”

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“…2012; Valls-Vidal, Garriga, Pérez-Testor, Guàrdia-Olmos, & Iafrate, 2016). The main task for parents facing this critical event is to maintain a parental alliance (coparenting) for the sake of their children's well-being (Adamsons, O'Brien, & Pasley, 2007).…”

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The associations for separated parents in Italy: Their role for parents’ well-being and coparenting

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After separation or divorce, people generally experience a deterioration of health, not only in terms of physical well-being but also in terms of emotional and social well-being. In addition, when separated, individuals are parents as well and they are concerned with the well-being of their children. The main task for separated parents is to maintain a parental alliance (coparenting) for the sake of their children's well-being. Social support is a critical resource, which helps parents face their new life condition, promoting their psychological well-being. In recent years in Italy, many associations targeting separated and divorced parents have been founded: They support ex-partners during and after separation and are active in defending their rights. These associations are voluntary associations/non-profit organisations and self-help groups, which are constituted by parents themselves who associate to support each other in the tasks connected with separation. The present study investigated, with an explorative aim, the role of these associations for separated parents' well-being and coparenting abilities. In particular, drawing on a sample of 318 Italian separated parents (73.30% fathers; 26.70% mothers) belonging to a formal association targeting separated parents, the study analysed whether and how the perception of being supported by the association was related to psychological and relational well-being and to coparenting. Results showed that the more parents perceived to be supported by the association the less they were depressed, the more they were satisfied with the relationship with children and friends, and the more they displayed coparenting abilities. Our findings suggest that social support from these associations is a resource for separated parents' health.

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Young Adults’ Individuation with Mother and Father as a Function of Dysfunctional Family Patterns, Gender and Parental Divorce

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