Analyzing Divorce's Impact on Child Well-being in Redbridge

This report investigates the impact of divorce on child well-being, specifically focusing on the Redbridge borough of London. The study begins with an introduction outlining the project's overview, background, aims, objectives, research questions, justification, scope, and limitations. A literature review delves into the definitions, impact, challenges, and benefits of divorce on children's well-being. The research methodology section details the research paradigm (positivism), approach (inductive), and strategy (qualitative), along with data collection methods (primary and secondary sources) and ethical considerations. The report aims to analyze how divorce affects children's mental and physical health, considering factors like anger, anxiety, and adjustment to single-parent homes. It also explores the challenges such as custody issues and relationships with parents, as well as potential benefits including emotional intelligence and independence. The study emphasizes the importance of ethical data collection and the use of qualitative data to understand human behavior in relation to the research questions. The report concludes by summarizing the findings and reiterating the significance of understanding the effects of divorce on children's well-being.

Impact of divorce on
child well-being: the
case of Rebridge of
London

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................1
1.1 Project overview...............................................................................................................1
1.2 Background of study.........................................................................................................1
1.3 Aims and Objectives.........................................................................................................1
1.4 Research questions...........................................................................................................1
1.5 Justification of project......................................................................................................1
1.6 Scope and limitation.........................................................................................................1
1.7 Summary...........................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW.........................................................................................2
2.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................2
2.2 Definition and clarity........................................................................................................2
2.3 Impact of divorce on child well being..............................................................................2
2.4 Challenges of divorce on child well-being.......................................................................2
2.5 Benefits of divorce on child well-being...........................................................................2
CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.............................................................................4
3.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................4
3.2 Research Paradigm...........................................................................................................4
3.3 Research approach and strategy.......................................................................................4
3.4 Data collection..................................................................................................................4
3.5 Ethical consideration........................................................................................................4
3.6 Summary...........................................................................................................................4
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................5

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project overview
Topic which has been chosen by researcher, has been a crucial subject to study from a really
very long time. Health of children and there mental status needs to be proper so that they could
survive in this busy world. Situations like diverse good directly impact upon their well being
and explain delete them to face a range of problems like depression and many more health
issues. In context to Redbridge of London, there were many cases came in front related to kids
that faced a range of problems related to their mental status and one of the major cause that
human front was divorce of their parents.
1.2 Background of study
Significant reason behind conducting this report is that, future generation needs to be stress free
for the betterment of their own and of United Kingdom as they are the future of nation. Divorce
of parents if the children belongs to UK or any other country my face same situations like
depression anxiety, and many other health related issues. If it is talked about Red bridge of
London doctors have said that rise in health issues in children was there own parents, which
came to a decision of divorcing to each other. Thus, this report will show will show benefits
and challenges at the same time of divorce on well being of children in Red bridge which is the
borougg of London.
1.3 Aims and Objective
Aim:
Name of present research is, “To analyse the impact of divorce on child well-being”. A case on
Redbridge of London.
Objective:
 Impact of divorce on child well being
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 Challenges of divorce on child well-being
 Benefits of divorce on child well-being
1.4 Research questions
 What is the impact of divorce on child well being?
 What are the challenges of divorce on child well-being?
 What can be considered as benefits of divorce on child well-being?
1.5 Justification of project
Basic reason behind this project as that to improve overall well being of children that were
facing problems in their home related to their parents like divorce and so on. It can easily be said
that this project will help in spreading in depth knowledge related to impact of divorce on child
well being.
1.6 Scope and limitation
If it is talked about scope, topic which has been chosen will help public in understanding how
bad a diverse can impact upon a child’s mental status and well being. On the other hand the
study gets Limited when people do not share their ideas and their experiences related to the
chosen topic which may impact of an overall research as well.
1.7 Summary
As per above mentioned information it can be said that it is necessary for researchers to work on
different sections whether it is related to divorce or any other subject. With the help of this right
information can easily be gathered and through this effective decisions can also be taken.
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CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction
Literature review section plays a crucial role for every single research whether it is qualitative or
quantitative because it helps in gaming deeper knowledge related to problem which has been
chosen by researchers. Present literature review section full show impact of diverse on child well
being, challenges and benefits as well which will directly improve knowledge level related to
divorce and its effects on children of Redbridge, London.
2.2 Definition and clarity
The legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body Can be defined as
divorce.
if it is talked about Redbridge there were many cases that came in front where children go
psychologically disturbed, depressed and more at the time where the parents took divorce. It has
been analyse that, child brain is being considered as one of a quick learning stage and any
negative environment good impact on their well being.
2.3 Impact of divorce on child well being
According to the views of Carl E Pickhardt, it has analyzed that divorce creates a massive
change into life of change, no matter what their age will be in such case (Impact of Divorce on
Young Children and Adolescent, 2019). If it is talked about case of Redbridge London, In first or
second year after divorce, children face most critical situations to adjust within single parent
home. They mostly experience anger, distress, anxiety and disbelief. This would impact on well-
being in both physical and mental level, negatively. Divorce in this regard, also creates
emotional turmoil for kids and they feel scary, frustrating and confusing. Children having young
age, often struggle under this case, in order to understand why they have to choose to live with
single parent. They also think that if their parents can stop loving to each other then it would be
possible that they might stop to love them also.
2.4 Challenges of divorce on child well-being
As per article given by Amy Morin, it has evaluated that when marriage dissolves, first
question comes in mind of people is about custody of children (The Psychological Effects of
Divorce on Children, 2019). If it is talked about case of Redbridge, London, to whomever i.e.
either mother or father, there is a stressful condition for their children. Through witnessing loss
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of love and attachment feeling between parents, breaking commitment of marriage, adjusting to
live with single parent and feeling of daily absence of one another one, all such conditions create
a challenge to live within a new family. Divorce also affects relationship with parents or
custodians also, therefore, some other challenges in such situations are:- Remarriage and
ongoing adjustment, Increase risk for mental health problems, turns positive behaviour into
negative one, affect academic performances, maintain a healthy relationship with relatives,
friends and surrounded people.
2.5 Benefits of divorce on child well-being
According to Vicki Shemin, it has ascertained that since divorce sounds unpleasant,
draining as well as drawn out process (4 Benefits of Being A Child Of Divorce, 2019). But
sometimes it also proves beneficial for well-being and mental health of children. If it is talked
about case of Redbridge, London, it includes emotional intelligent, independent, high-achiever
and fair-minded. Due to real-life experience, children after their parents’ divorce, have
developed normative sense. They can determine what is fair and what is wrong for them. Kids at
adolescent age, push them more to achieve high career and a sharp future. To be more curious,
sensitive and insightful, kids become emotionally intelligent and strive to make meaning of
changes. After adjustment with divorce situation, they look out to make new and better lives.
Many kids at young age after divorce, tends to become more independent as compare with their
counterparts. In such case, whether it is a borne situation of a need for becoming self-protective,
motivated or aware, it has been observed that children often get admirable streak of
independence. As less attachment and attention of their parents, minds of children may have
diverted after some years. This would impact on every phase of developmental stage, including
both physical and mental level. Therefore, ability of children either form and trust bonds with
their peers one, or make them offensive.
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CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction.
Research Methodology is considered as a particular process or techniques which is used by
researcher to collect and identify required or desired data. It helps investigator to make effective
and efficient decision on the basis of data collect from different type of sources. It plays an
important role in a research as it assess reliability and validity of overall research. In any
research qualitative and quantitative data are used to perform research. In this present
investigation, qualitative data is used by the researcher for conducting research. Research
methodology also includes different methods like primary and secondary sources to achieve
desirable outcome.
3.2 Research Paradigm
Paradigm is a related to the set of different assumptions and approaches related to the data and
research. In context to research these paradigm acts as beliefs which helps and establishes
patterns and procedures to do things. There are three types of paradigm: positivism,
constructivist and pragmatism. This current research is based on positivism paradigm as it
creates assumptions on basis of philosophical ideas. It focuses on observation of human
behaviour for understanding, identifying and measuring reality of research objectives. As the
present research is on Impact of divorce on children wellbeing, the positivism paradigm assist to
find out truth related to this.
3.3 Research approach and strategy
Research approach is an important procedure which is related to the methods of collection and
interpretation of data. Therefore, it is based on research problem. Inductive and deductive are
two types of research approach. Inductive approach is based on accomplishment of aims and
objectives of research at it focuses on detail study of secondary data. Deductive research
approach is based on analysis of primary data. It is used to evaluate quantitative data collected
for research. In present research project inductive research approach is used as it analyse
qualitative data. In context to this project, qualitative data is used as research strategy. As it is
more of subjective kind in nature and is based on human perception about aims and objectives of
investigation.
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3.4 Data collection
Data is the most important element in a research project as it assists researcher in achievement of
aims and objectives. It can be collected through primary and secondary sources for collection of
reliable and valid data. These are described as follows:
Primary data : This kind of data is collected by researcher by their own as per their specific or
particular requirements. Data collected through this method are of highest quality in nature.
Investigator can collect this kind of data from a number of sources. These can be collected from
questionnaire, surveys, focus group, direct personal investigation, interviews or through local
agencies. It provides collection of effective and efficient data but it is very expensive to collect
data from these sources. It is also very time consuming process for data collection.
Secondary data : These types of data is collected through existing resources. Secondary date is
collected from primary data gathered and analysed by some other researchers. This kind of data
is very cost effective and less time consuming. It can be collected from newspaper, magazines,
internet, government and non-government agencies, research institute and unpublished sources.
3.5 Ethical consideration
Reliability and validity of collected data is very crucial for a researcher to perform research in an
effective and efficient manner for attainment of established aims and objectives. Data collected
by investigator should be from ethical sources. Ethical data are more reliable as it provides valid
outcomes and also increases accountability of data. In context to present report, qualitative data
like human behaviour is used for conducting research. Hence, ethical behaviour of human is very
important because their unethical behaviour will lead to unexpected outcomes.
3.6 Summary
In this present research report, it is concluded that qualitative data is collected by the researcher
for achievement of investigation. Data is collected through both primary and secondary sources
and analyse in an efficient and effective manner so that investigator can have desired results.
Inductive research approach is used in this research as it is based on qualitative data and focuses
on observation of human behaviour. Positivism research paradigm is used because it focuses on
assumptions, beliefs and truth of society relates to research issues.
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