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Change and Continuity after Parental Separation

Children's Experiences of Family Transitions in Ireland

Diane M. Hogan

Ann Marie Halpenny

Sheila Greene

Department of Psychology, Aras an Phiarsaigh, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland. dmhogan{at}tcd.ie

This article presents findings from a qualitative, interview-based study of children aged 8-12, conducted in the Irish Republic, which focused on children's experiences of change in family life following parental separation. A good deal of continuity was evident in core aspects of children's lives, such as residence and caregiving, and there were high levels of contact with non-resident parents and extended families. Children adapted best when they felt confident of contact with non-resident parents and received reassurances from both parents of their commitment to their relationships with children.

Key Words: children • divorce • family change and continuity

Childhood, Vol. 10, No. 2, 163-180 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/0907568203010002004
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