Rethinking relationships between divorced mothers and their children: capitalizing on family strengths.
A study was conducted to examine qualitative aspects of mother-child relationships and strengths in these relationships among young adult children who experienced parental divorce. Data were gathered from interviews with a sample of 58 college students. The results indicated that mothers were ofte...
| Publicado en: | Family Relations Vol. 48; no. 2; pp. 109 - 120 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
April 1999
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| Sumario: | A study was conducted to examine qualitative aspects of mother-child relationships and strengths in these relationships among young adult children who experienced parental divorce. Data were gathered from interviews with a sample of 58 college students. The results indicated that mothers were often viewed as friends, especially by daughters, and their withdrawal from caregiving was generally welcomed. A sense of equality, closeness, and friendship was contributed through mothers' leaning on children for emotional support and advice. |
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