Children of Divorce: Stories of Loss and Growth, Second Edition

ISBN-13: 9780415872584 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 192 str.

John H Harvey

Opis

Featuring excerpts of essays collected from thousands of young adults while in the throes of divorce, this book paints a picture of the pain and the hope shown by the storytellers. Framing the narratives with an analysis of the divorce literature, it provides readers with a greater understanding of the effects of divorce.

Spis treści

Preface. 1. The Pervasiveness of Divorce and the Value of Diverse Voices. 2. Theoretical Perspectives and Methods. 3. Voices of Despair. 4. Voices of Hope. 5. Becoming "Parentless" Due to Divorce. 6. Family Chaos and Resilience. 7. Recent Narratives and New Perspectives on Divorce. 8. Conclusions. Appendix.

O autorze

John Harvey is a Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Iowa. He received his Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Missouri–Columbia, USA. A Fellow of Division 8 of the American Psychological Association and recepient of the Distinguished Career Award and the New Contribution Award from the International Society for the Study of Personal Relationships in 2000, Dr. Harvey is the author or editor of over 30 books on close relationships

Mark Fine is a Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at the University of Missouri–Columbia, USA. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Ohio State University, USA. A licensed psychologist in both Missouri and Ohio, Dr. Fine is a Fellow of the National Council on Family Relations. He is currently an editorial board member of Personal Relationships and an Associate Editor of Family Relations and the Journal of Marriage and the Family