Date Approved
5-27-2010
Embargo Period
3-3-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. School Psychology-Professional School Psychology
Department
Psychology
College
College of Science & Mathematics
Advisor
Dihoff, Roberta
Subject(s)
Adult children of divorced parents; Intimacy (Psychology)
Disciplines
Psychiatric and Mental Health
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine if the occurrence of parental divorce resulted in negative views and experiences regarding the romantic relationships of the offspring. Four surveys were administered to undergraduate students enrolled in psychology courses at Rowan University. The first survey was used for informational purposes to group participants into two group (those from intact families and those from non-intact families) and to determine the current relationship status of all participants. The following three surveys addressed avoidant behaviors, anxiety level, the presence of conflict, and satisfaction regarding past or present romantic relationships. The data was analyzed for correlations. No significant differences were found between the two groups.
Recommended Citation
D'Agostino, Melissa, "The effects of parental divorce on the views of romantic relationships and marriages of the children involved" (2010). Theses and Dissertations. 99.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/99
