Award Date
December 2016
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Marriage and Family Therapy
First Committee Member
Stephen T. Fife
Second Committee Member
Katherine Hertlein
Third Committee Member
Ryan B. Seedall
Fourth Committee Member
Colleen M. Peterson
Fifth Committee Member
Jared Lau
Number of Pages
107
Abstract
Due to the current high rates of divorce, many young adults have experienced the effects of parental divorce. Although a variety of research has investigated both the positive and negative implications of divorce for individuals, relatively little research has looked at the relationship effects of parental divorce. Yet divorce likely influences both parent-child relationships (especially with a non-custodial parent) and young adult romantic relationships. The purpose of this study was to explore more fully how parental divorce affects young adult relationships by investigating the relationship between divorce and parent-child relationship quality, perceived comfort within close relationships (i.e., attachment), romantic relationship satisfaction, and individual distress (depression, anxiety, and stress). Data analysis revealed that those who experience parental divorce are more likely to have lower parental regard, lower relationship satisfaction and they are 2.5 times more likely to experience relationship distress. It is hoped that the results of this study can help identify specific intervention points for clinicians who work with individuals, couples, and families where divorce has occurred.
Keywords
couple satisfaction; Divorce; Divorce adjustment; Parental Divorce; relationship distress; Young Adults
Disciplines
Family, Life Course, and Society
File Format
Degree Grantor
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Language
English
Repository Citation
Roper, Skyler William, "The Intergenerational Effects of Parental Divorce on Young Adult Relationships" (2016). UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones. 2897.
http://dx.doi.org/10.34917/10083207
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