Impact of Parental Divorce on Children's Wellbeing PDF

Research Project
Investigating the impact of parental divorce on children's wellbeing: the case
of Wembley

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction.....................................................................................................................3
1.0 Introduction and background ................................................................................................3
1.1 Aims and Objectives..............................................................................................................3
1.2 Research questions ................................................................................................................4
1.3 Justification for project .........................................................................................................4
1.4 Scope and limitations ............................................................................................................4
1.5 Outline....................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 2 Literature review.............................................................................................................6
2.0 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................6
2.2 Impact on children and society .............................................................................................7
Chapter 3 Methodology...................................................................................................................9
3.0 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................9
Appropriate research evaluation techniques..............................................................................11
CHAPTER 4 .................................................................................................................................12
4.0 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................12
Chapter 5 Conclusion and recommendations................................................................................26
Recommendation and justify the area for further consideration. ..............................................26
REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................28

Abstract
The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of parents divorce on children well
being with reference to case study of wembly.
In this research, the interpretative technique was adopted in order to interpret the
elements of study and approach as inductive was adopted. In this research, the primary
investigation has been condoned on the children with the total number of 3 semi structured
interview.
Thus, findings of this research has helped me in order to have depth knowledge about the
impact of parents divorce on children well being. herein, it can be stated that reasearch findings
can be used as a basis for undertaking the further study.
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Title Page
Investigating the impact of divorce on children's
wellbeing: The case of Wembley
March 2019
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.0 Introduction and background
The number of cases related to divorce is increasing every day. This has created a
negative impact on society. There are many reasons behind divorce. It may be due to fights,
issues, relationship, etc. occurring of divorce creates a bad impact on growth and development of
children. This is because children are emotionally attached to parents. So, a feeling of insecurity
is developed among them. As elucidated by Ribar, 2015 today divorce are common problems.
Thus, it is necessary to solve it to protect the welfare of children. A child growth is in hand of
parents. They must be raised properly. In lifecycle of human being childhood is a stage where all
most extensive care is required. This is because a person learns and inherits ethics and values
from their parents.
In society most cases of divorce occur in short period of time after marriage. This is
because of weak bond between wife and husband. A child initially growth begins from age of 12.
He or she starts realizing the difference between reality and fake world. Moreover, they start
understanding value of family, friends, etc. When parents are separated from each other children
feel heart broken (Amato and Anthony, 2014).
Divorce becomes the reason for ineffective development of child. They start getting
depressed and missing their parents. This impact on their mental health. Psychological impact is
they develop more emotional and behavioral problems. There is more negative feeling created
within them. Besides this, they get involved in more conflicts. It is found that in teenage when
divorce occurs, they react in two ways. First is avoiding growing up and second is speed through
adolescence. This case is similar in both girls and boys. But boys find it more difficult to
overcome than girls as they are emotionally attached and gets depressed.
1.1 Aims and Objectives
The proposed project aims to examine the impact of divorce on children’s wellbeing.
The study will be guided by the following research objectives.
 To review existing conceptual issues related to divorce and children’s wellbeing
 To evaluate the impact of parental divorce on children’s wellbeing
 To analyze the impact of parental divorce on children’s wellbeing.
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 To provide recommendation on how the impact of parental divorce on children could be
minimized especially on their development
1.2 Research questions
 To what extent does parental divorce impact on children’s wellbeing?
 What is the possible relationship between parental divorce and children’s wellbeing?
1.3 Justification for project
A research is conducted on basis of certain aims and objectives. This is because it gives
an insight to user on why research is been conducted. Here, researcher has tried to throw light on
childhood stage and how a divorce can impact on mental health of children. Also, it has been
reflected on to what extent child suffers and what is the impact on their future growth and
development. Also, research has evaluated the reasons behind divorce and it can be minimized. It
have helped in finding out how social growth and status of society affects due to divorce. Also,
what is change in behavior of child as well as parents after divorce (Bernardi and Radl, 2014).
The researcher has collected information about how well children are treated in care home or
boarding schools.
1.4 Scope and limitations
The scope of the research is been to examine existing issues due to which parental
divorce occurs and how it impacts on children’s wellbeing. Also, it has shown why extensive
care is required for these children. There are many other things related here. But on the other
hand, certain limitations of it. First is as research is based on child behavior it becomes difficult
to identify nature of children at that age. It may require more time as well as cost to conduct
research. This may result in poor results and aims, and objectives are not achieved.
1.5 Outline
Chapter 1 Introduction – It will give an outline of overall research subject. It includes several
elements such as aims and objectives, research objective, among others.
Chapter 2 Literature review – It contains secondary data which is based on themes. This gives a
brief description and information about subject.
Chapter 3 Methodology- Here, the entire methods which will be used in research are described.
It includes philosophy, data collection, sampling.
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Chapter 4 Findings and discussion - This chapter contains findings which are obtained from
analyzing primary and secondary data.
Chapter 5 Conclusion and recommendations- In this chapter conclusion is derived that what was
concluded from data. Also, some recommendations are made on basis of it.
1.6 Summary
Hereby, it can be concluded that this report is based on to determine the impact of
parental divorce occurs and how it impacts on children’s wellbeing. Thus, this part has covered
aims and objetives, research quiestions, scope and limitation and justificantion of project.
Furthermore, this part has helped in outlining the sructure of whole research project.
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Chapter 2 Literature review
2.0 Introduction
According to Amato (2014), society is said well-developed when there all age of people
gets equal care. But in recent time, divorce among couples is major problem. This has created a
major and poor impact on society overall welfare of children as well as society. A society growth
and development in future can be seen when children are given proper care. But due to divorce
their mental health is highly impacted. The childhood stage begins from age of 10. Here, an
emotional attachment id developed between parents and child. He or she gain knowledge and
skills about culture, ethics, etc. moreover, it is a growing stage where both father and mother are
responsible for providing extensive care to their child.
As said by (Mandemakers and Kalmijn, 2014) the internal environment within family
reflects how child has grown and what he or she has learned from parents. It also reflects ethics
and values shown towards other in society. In case of divorce a child also gets involved. They
must witness rude behaviour of parents. It is situation in which father and mother are not able to
provide proper care to child. They are highly involved in fighting with each other. As elucidated
by Weaver and Schofield, 2015 due to increase in divorce rate among parents there has been a
numerous change in family life. It has affected society norms and values.
2.1 Life at age of 10-12 and Emotional attachment of children
Every human being goes through three stages in his or her life. They are childhood, adult
and old age. But among them, childhood is most important. It is because human being learns
everything from their parents. Also, growth and development occur at that stage. Moreover, 10-
12 an age where child brain develops. He or she starts understanding things and reacts to it. As
said by (Bernardi and Radl, 2014), child starts creating bonding with their parents. He or she is
highly engaged in playing or enjoying with friends, family, etc. thus, the internal environment of
family helps in growth of child. The parents fulfil needs of child. Besides this, child acquires
value and ethic from parents. Then, it is applied by him or her in future.
It is very essential for parents to develop an emotional attachment with their child so that their
behaviour can be changed. Also, it helps in providing care to child and ensuring that wellbeing is
not affected. At age of 10 a child requires equal care and love from both father and mother. A
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positive feeling is developed among them. In the opinion of Ren and Treiman, 2016 frequent
conflicts among husband and wife reflects a negative behaviour. It increases likelihood of having
divorce. These impacts on child mental health as they start feeling insecure. This is because they
are emotionally attached to parents. In addition the child feeling loneliness. Moreover, the
structure of family is interrupted. When a child lives with single parent, he or she does not get
equal care. This leads to effect on wellbeing.
In a study conducted by Leary and Baumeister, (2017), social and demographic trends
predict children future. The predictions can vary as most youths spend time over prior to age 18
in single parent household. There has been increase in number of non-traditional families in 20th
century. As elucidated by Yárnoz-Yaben, Garmendia and Comino, 2016 there has been a lot of
change in behaviour of children after their parents gets divorced. Childhood is a stage where
children require extensive care. It is because the growth and development occur at that stage.
Thus, it effects on their mental health to a great extent. A child must face many challenges at
initial stage if he or she is not given proper care. The child many things from his or her parents.
In the view of Hetherington and Aristech, 2014 after the divorce of parents most children are
sent into boarding schools. The relatives restrict to take responsibility of child. It might be due to
family problems or societal causes. Usually, well being is dependent on bonding, friendships, a
sense of autonomy, etc. There is a great influence on mental health of child if he or she does not
get extensive care in initial stage. Apart from this, both women and men are also affected due to
divorce. Their well-being and mental health is impacted to a great extent. It is because they
losses their partner. But among them women are highly affected. It is because they are more
emotionally attached to child and husband. Thus, after divorce they feel broken and depressed. A
feeling of loneliness is developed among them. This has a long-term impact on it. As compared
to father, a mother is more emotionally attached to a child. So, in case of divorce mostly child
remains with mother instead of father. In order to overcome impact women needs extensive care
and support of family members.
2.2 Impact on children and society
Ribar, 2015 said that when children well being is affected the society is affected as well.
This is because increase in divorce cases reflects negatively and instability within society. A
children entire future is dependent on parents well being. In modern time, divorce cases are
being celebrated in society. It reflects a negative culture. In a study it is shown that in US 60% of
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children lives with single parent. This shows change in family trend and structure. Other than
this, in view of Amato and Anthony, 2014 an environment or culture is created in which
children when they reach age of 18 wants to live independent life. They do not care about social
values and norms. They feel that there is no need to maintain long term relationship with their
parents. In recent time, the role of professional care worker has become important. They
understand and develop essential skills and abilities that are needed. Also, they assist in
providing effective and proper care to children. It is done by changing their behaviour and
solving their issues. As elucidated by Leopold and Kalmijn, 2016 professionals mostly help
children who are living with single parent. They support and provide them extra care so that
wellbeing is not impacted. There are many ways in which it is done. The social workers visit
boarding schools, care homes, etc. where children are living. Then, they identify needs of
individual child and provide care to them. There is a long impact on well-being of child and
parents as well as society. Hence, it is necessary to minimise the impact so that growth and
development is balanced, and mental health of child is improved.
2.3 Summary
Based on above part it can be analysed that researcher has carried out litreature review in
order to have detailed reporting about the impact of parental divorce occurs and how it impacts
on children’s wellbeing. Thus, it has helped in order to carry depth information from point of
view of varied authors and it supports to carry further investigation.
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Chapter 3 Methodology
3.0 Introduction
In context to presenting this research, it is necessary to identify the paradigm that
underpinned the study. According Hussey and Hussey (1997), positivist paradigm is ‘based on
the approach. According to Hussey and Hussey (1997), taking interview is one of the most data
collection methods to explore participants’ lived experience. For Hussey and Hussey (1997),
interview is an active method of exploring participants own frame of mind. In order to
complement the interview, the data collected involves semi-structured questionnaire used in the
natural sciences, such as biology, botany and physics’.
This is because it has helped in finding out specific framework through which research is
conducted. Also, it helps user to get an insight that on what is the nature or subject of research.
There are various elements in methods that can be used which are as follows: -
3.1 Research philosophy- It can be expressed as discussing any topic in great details. It includes
positivism and interpretivism (Bernardi and Radl, 2014). It mainly deals with development of
knowledge, nature and with its source. Positivism philosophy deals with analysing facts and
figures of data. Here, statistical data is interpreted. On other hand, interpretivism studies human
behaviour related with study. There are several elements studied which is related to language,
social issues, etc. In present research positivism and Interpretivism philosophy were used. These
philosophies are used because it has helped in studying the behaviour of children due to parental
divorce. Moreover, through this change in nature and attitude of child and parents was evaluated.
It also helped in understanding the human psychology of both parents and child.
3.2 Research method
Research approach includes deductive and inductive approaches. Deductive is a logical
approach based on developing hypothesis. It tests validity of assumptions. Inductive approach is
used to achieve aims and objectives to generate conclusion. In this new theories are been
generated. In context to present, inductive approach has been used. This approach is chosen
because it has helped in finding out impact of well being of children due to divorce of parents.
Also, to what extent children mental health is impacted due to divorce.
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3.3 Data collection method – It is a method to collect data on which research has been
conducted. For present research total number of parents were 9. The participants will be recruited
by collecting data from personal network and social groups. Personal network and social groups
will be made of family and friends which we live in same neibourgs in Wembley. Questionnaire
consists set of questions that includes certain options. It can be both open and close ended. This
was useful for scholar to get open views from parents.
3.4 Sampling technique – It is a process of selecting sample size from population. There are
different techniques to do this like stratified, random, cluster, etc. In cluster population is divided
into different groups and then from each data is gathered. In present study, scholar has used
cluster sampling method to select sample. This is because it has enabled in separating parents
into divorce and without divorce. Then, data is gathered from divorce parents.
3.5 Data analysis – It is a process to examine data and interpreting it so that precise information
can be gathered (Ren and Treiman, 2016). Here, researcher has analysed data by using tables ,
percentages, charts and a thematic analysis technique. It has helped in obtaining precise
outcomes.
Generally, there are two types of data analysis method that are quantitative and qualitative. In
quantitative facts and figures are analysed to attain aims and objectives. Whereas in qualitative
secondary data is interpreted to get on some conclusion.
3.6 Ethical consideration - There are many ethics which must be followed in conducting
research. This is because there can occur several issues that can impact research outcomes. Here,
first I have sought consent of participants. Then, I informed them about what purpose of research
is and what outcomes will be attained. Also, I have ensured that data and information shared by
people will not be disclosed. It has not been shared with any other business or person. Besides
this, I have respected dignity and value of people who are involved in research. Therefore, by
following these ethics it has been easy for participants to give honest response. Thus, I have
achieved aims and objectives.
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3.7 Reliability and validity – The researcher has maintained reliability of research. In this
proper citation has been done including references. Also, validity is been maintained by taking
appropriate measures and selecting proper methodology and sample size (Ribar, 2015)
Appropriate research evaluation techniques.
Evaluation is method that is linked with number of distinctive objectives. It is the technique that
aids to have proper identification for areas in improvement and also aids to realize the goal in
more efficient manner (Kalmijn, 2018). Furthermore, evaluation techniques are defined in below
contexted manner as-
Formative technique- It is part that is part of instruction process. This is systematic method that
aids to monitor the learning and style so that proper feedback can be given. Appropriate research
methodologies are divided into two parts and that are as formative and summative. In order to
determine it, researcher has used formative technique as it aids to provide learning technique to
it. It is very effective as it helps to have learning during the whole process of investigation.
Thus, it can be said that formative techniques is kind of formal and informal assessment that
conducted by researcher in order to have modifications in learning activities of children
(Poortman, 2018). It aids to understand the depth of the project so that each things can be done in
better mode. In order to complete this research study the researcher has used formative technique
with help qualitative approach so that numeric data can be generated.
Summative technique- The goal of this learning is to evaluate the learning at the end of an
instructional unit in order to meet the standard and benchmark. This is systematic approach that
aids to find out and aids to conduct the proper evaluation of problems in design and development
of research (Zhao and et.al., 2018). In addition to it, this aids to frame the outcomes of
investigation process. Thus, it is technique that aids to identify the strength and weakness of
project and also define the strategies for improvement.
Hence, it has been concluded that to determine the impact of parents divorce on children well
being the research has used formative techniques so it can provide proper shape of learning and
common goals in order to establish development, strength and weakness so that effectiveness of
project can be maximized effectively (Kumar, 2019 ).
3.8 Research plan
The research plan was as follows:
15 December 2018 – 20 December 2018 – analysing different sources on the topic
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25 December 2018- 3 January 2019- research proposal
10 January 2019– 13 January 2019 – Submission of a proposal
15 January – 25 July – Data collections
27 July – 31 July – completion of chapters 1 and 2
2 August – 13 August – Completion of Chapters 1 – 3
15 August – 15 September – Data analysis
17 September – 25 September- Completion of chapters 1 -4
27 September– 2 October – Completion of research
3.8 summary
With refrence of this section, it has been concluded that ijn order to carry out the further
research activities researcher has used different methodologies so one appropriate method of
carrying out research activities. Thus, researcher has used different techniques so that effective
information and data about issues as parental divorce occurs and how it impacts on children’s
wellbeing can be gained.
CHAPTER 4
4.0 INTRODUCTION
It is process of inspecting, cleansing and transforming the data in order to gain the useful
information with informed conclusion that can aids to undertake the decision making.
What gender are you?
 Female
 Male
 Other, specify
What age are you?
 18-25 years
 26-33 years
 34-41 years
 42 years and above
Do you have children?
 Yes
 No
 Prefer not to say
4. Emotional pain and low self esteem are factors children are at risk of experiencing due to parental
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divorce?
 Yes
 No
 May be
5. Stress and feeling abandoned are short to long term consequences children are at the risk of
experiencing due to parental divorce?
 Strongly agree
 Agree
 Not sure
 Disagree
 Strongly disagree
6. Do you think divorce creates scary, confusing and frustrating situation for children?
 Yes
 No
 May be
7. Is parental divorce a cause of disorder, delinquency and impulsive behaviours in children?
 Yes
 No
 No sure
8. On a scale of 1 to 10 (where 1 is less likely and 10 is highly likely) how likely does parental divorce
leads to depression and anxiety in children?
9. In your opinion, do you think parental divorce affect the academic performance of children in
school?
 Yes
 No
 May be
10. Do you think children who have experienced parents divorce are more to have relationship
difficulties in life?
 Yes
 No
 May me
Theme 4.1 Majority were femnales.
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What gender are you? Frequency %
Female 5 55.56%
Male 4 44.44%
Other, specify 0 0.00%
Total 9 100.00%
Interpretation- Based on the above stated tabular presentation it can be stated that the total number of
respondents are 9. Out of which, 5 were female and 4 were male.
Theme 4.2 Majority were between the age of 34-41 years.
What age are you? Frequency %
18-25 years 1 11.11%
26-33 years 2 22.22%
34-41 years 5 55.56%
42 years and above 1 11.11%
Total 9 100.00%
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Female Male Other, specify
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
5
4
0
Frequency

Interpretation- As per the above tabular presentation it can be stated that there are total number of 9
respondents. In this, 1 is at the age of 42 years, 5 were at the age of 34.41 years, 2 were at the age of 26-
33 years and 1 is at the age of 18-25.
4.3 Among that 5 were having children.
Do you have children? Frequency %
Yes 5 55.56%
No 3 33.33%
Prefer not to say 1 11.11%
Total 9 100.00%
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18-25 years
26-33 years
34-41 years
42 years and above
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
1
2
5
1
Frequency

Interpretation- Based on the above stated graph it can be stated that there are total number of 9 children.
Under this, 5 said yes, 3 said no and 1 is not sure of it.
Theme 4.4: Emotional pain and low self esteem are factors that children experienced at most.
4. Emotional pain and low self
esteem are factors children are at
risk of experiencing due to
parental divorce? Frequency %
Yes 5 55.56%
No 2 22.22%
May be 2 22.22%
Total 9 100.00%
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5 3
1
Yes
No
Prefer not to say

Interpretation
Based on above chart it can be concluded that the parental divorce may affects the well being of
the children. The children eventually faced the tough face and their minds get highly affected due to
seeing that their parents will split forever (10 Negative Effects Of Divorce On Children And Ways To
Mitigate Them, 2018). Thus, there are total number of 9 respondent as children. Under it, 5 said that it
caused emotional pain and feelings of low self esteem, 2 said yes and other 2 are not sure of it. Herein, it
can be stated that there are many adverse effects of divorce and that all will be long lasting on children
and also will impact the growth of children's.
4.5: Stress and feeling are short to long term consequences that children experienced due to parental
divorce.
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Yes No May be
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
5
2 2
Frequency

5. Stress and feeling abandoned
are short to long term
consequences children are at the
risk of experiencing due to
parental divorce? Frequency %
Strongly agree 4 44.44%
Agree 1 11.11%
Not sure 1 11.11%
Disagree 2 22.22%
Strongly disagree 1 11.11%
Total 9 100.00%
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Interpretation-
Based on the above tabular presentation it can be stated that child needs effective care at their
growing stage as they learn with things what they see. Thus, children can have better brain development
with help of proper nourishment and care. Therefore, child may experienced long term and short term
consequences and they have suffered with feelings of stress and abandoned. This aids to provide them
effective life. Thus, there are total number 9 respondents. Under it, 4 said strongly agreed, 1 said agree, 1
is not sure, 2 are disagreed and 1 is strongly disagreed. Herein, it can be stated that child need effective
care at their growing stage so that they can life their life in happy manner. The ineffective care and issues
as parents divorce can leads to have issues of immense stress and pressure.
4.6: The parents divorce creates the feeling of confusion and frustration.
6. Do you think divorce creates
scary, confusing and frustrating
situation for children? Frequency %
Yes 5 55.56%
No 3 33.33%
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Strongly agree
Agree
Not sure
Disagree
Strongly disagree
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
4
1
1
2
1
Frequency

May be 1 11.11%
Total 9 100.00%
Interpretation- Based on the above tabular presentation it can be interpreted that parents divorce is the
major issues that can affect the overall growth and development of children. It leads to have the problems
of scare feelings, confusing and frustrating situation for kids (The Psychological Effects of Divorce on
Children, 2019.). Theretofore, it can be sated that young children are more and highly dependent over
both of the parents. Thus, there are total 9 respondents. In this, 5 said yes, 3 said no and I is not sure of it.
Generally, kids asking for choose parents they like best and this kind of suffering caught them in the
middle and they are likely to experience the issues as depression and anxiety.
4.7: Parental divorce may case impulsiove behavious in children.
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5 3
1
Yes
No
May be

7. Is parental divorce a cause of
disorder, delinquency and
impulsive behaviours in children? Frequency %
Yes 4 44.44%
No 3 33.33%
No sure 2 22.22%
Total 9 100.00%
Interpretation- Based on the above chart it can be stated that divorce leads to enhance the pain of
suffering in children. The mind of kinds highly affected due to it. Thus, inside fear and loneliness caught
them and they do not able to perform their things effectively. In this, there are total number of 9
respondents. Under this, 4 said yes, 3 said no and 2 is not sure of it. Herein, it can be sated that divorce of
parents creates the massive change into the life of the person, this is no matter that at what kind of age
they belong. This leads to create the challenging face in life of children's.
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Yes
No
No sure
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
4
3
2
Frequency

4.8. Yes, parental divorce leads to depression and anxiety in children?
Interpretation- Based on the research it has been interpreted that there are total number of 9 respondents.
As per this, ratings has been given on the basis of impact of parental divorce leads to depression and
anxiety in children. Under this, 7 respondents has given the highest rating as 9 to the parental divorce that
leads to depression and anxiety and another 2 has given 8 rating that leads to parental divorce and anxiety.
4.9: Divorce creates the issues as disorder, delinquency and impulsive behaviour problems.
9. In your opinion, do you think
parental divorce affect the
academic performance of
children in school? Frequency %
Yes 4 44.44%
No 4 44.44%
May be 1 11.11%
Total 9 100.00%
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Interpretation- Herby, with help of tabular presentation it can be concluded that divorce brings
uncommon changes in the growth of kids. It shakes the trust in dependency on the parents and behave in
extremely undependable way. This all leads to create the feeling of insecurities in life. Thus, there are
total respondents are 20. Under it, 15 said yes, 3 said no and 2 are not sure of it.
4.10: Yes, children who suffered parental divorce have difficulties in relationship.
10. Do you think children who
have experienced parents divorce
are more to have relationship
difficulties in life? Frequency %
Yes 6 66.67%
No 2 22.22%
May be 1 11.11%
Total 9 100.00%
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Yes
No
May be
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
4
4
1
Frequency

Interpretation- Based on the above chart it can be concluded that if child seeing unsuccessful of their
parents they it may develops the doubts about the lover and in order to create harmony in relationship.
Thus, there are total number of respondents are 9. In this, 6 said yes, 2 said no and other 1 is not sure of it.
Herein, the majority of respondents said they face the fear of relationship in mind. So, it can be stated that
the adults will start any relationship with a negative mindset and it can lead to affect the life of person in
wide manner.
4.13 summary
Thus, it has been summerized that this section has carried out depth investigation about
issue as parental divorce occurs and how it impacts on children’s wellbeing with help of dat
analysis and interpretation. In this, research has collected data with use of thematic analysis. By
the use of this approach, it has became possible to interpret and analysed the information about
its impact in detailed manner.
Chapter 5 Conclusion and recommendations
As per research it can be summarised that there is negative impact on children well being
due to divorce of parents. Also, it creates a negative environment within society. Moreover, by
going to boarding school children are not able to learn those values and morale. The mental
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6
2
1
Yes
No
May be

health is affected as children feel broken. Furthermore, the chances of having a bright future
decrease. It is concluded that main reason of poverty in society is because of rise in number of
divorce cases. Besides this, is parental support is not given properly children are abused and
neglected from society.
This conclusion suggests that quantitative research is required to investigate the impact
on children well being due to divorce. It contains facts and figures that will show how there is
negative impact on future of children. Moreover, it will describe how many children are living
with single parent or in boarding schools.
Recommendation and justify the area for further consideration.
On the basis of above report, the recommendations are given in order to provide
suggestive measure about to investigate the impact of parents divorce on children well-being-
 As per the research, it been recommended that conflict relationship of parents may lead to
cause impact on growth and development of child. In order to get overcome from it, the
child needs to seek professional help.
 Patents who are about to get divorced should sit with their child and specify the reason
about their septation and cause for which this is occurring. It might be helpful to the
children in order to know the reason and it can also aid child to get cope up with it soon.
 The child should have active coping strategies and these as are problem solving skill,
cognitive restructuring skill and adaption to the divorce. With the help of teaching the
children about thoughts, feelings and behaviours aids to deal with parents divorce.
 Child should attend the parent education program and it aids to have reduction in the
impact of divorce that has on kids. Under this, parents are also taught co-parenting skill
and strategies that ca help to their children in order to get overcome with the adjustments.
 To reduce the stress level the child should get consultation with professionals and with
the help of developing the self care and talk therapy and the resource can aids to have
adjustment in family.
 In order to cope up with it and to provide better well being to children, the various event
should be organised at cultural programme to aware public amout the effects of divorce
ion children mind and to educate them.
 In Schools, educational programme relate with parental diviorce must be executed so that
children can come overcome with it.
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 Parents should manage their string emotion and to move towards ending their marriage
and creation of life that makes major difference for the growth of their children. Thus, the
behaviour as hostile, frequent and focused aids to deal with the behaviour of children.
Thus, parents should have idea about the various techniques that can help to protect
protects children from their toxic effects of intense conflicts.
Areas for further consideration-
The present report was based on to determine the impact of parents divorce on children
well-being. In this research, I have used number of methodologies, I have used interpretative
techniques instead of it I could have use positivism approach as it aids to have information based
on experiment and statistics. Thus, I have also used inductive approach instead of this I could
have used deductive approach as it based on existing theory and it develops on test and
hypothesis. In addition to it, in this research I have used descriptive research study instead of it
Icould have use exploratory research techniques so that each things can be discussed in order to
examine and investigate the content and concepts.
Furthermore, I have used qualitative data analysis instead of it I could have used
quantitative technique so that with help of statistical tools and technique the reliable and depth
information can be gathered. This researcher can also get the depth insights in future with aim of
developing the aims and objective. Furthermore, depth investigative can be undertaken with use
of alternative sources of research methodologies.
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