PSYC 3690 Chapter Notes -Reinforcement, Knowledge Power
24 Sep 2013
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Article 18 the promotion of wellness in children and families: challenges and. Article considers the effects of marital disruption on children and families, using a risk and resilience perspective. Challenges parental divorce poses on children are widely recognized but less attention has been given strategies for promoting children"s resiliency and healthy development trajectories. Improved overall adjustment and more favourable outcomes in terms of academic achievement, psychological adjustment, self concept, conduct, social competence, improved interpersonal relationships. Nurturing, high-quality relationships with parents and other adults buffer kids from negative impacts of divorce stressors. Allows them to take better care of their children and be more supportive. Learn to perform at a more advanced level with help from a caring and competent adults. Increased competencies, less self-blame, improved self-concept, higher hopes and expectations for futures. Less stress/burden from parental conflicts and adult concerns, sense of normalness/acceptance from engaging in aprop activities.
