Divorce

Divorce

Susan Geffen Ph.D., Occidental College

Description

This module will provide an overview of parental divorce, as well as its impact on children andthe family structure. Students will use topical readings and Sesame Street video clips to learnabout the impact of divorce on children (e.g. academic, emotional, social), as well as factors thatinfluence postdivorce outcomes (e.g., race/ethnicity, parenting styles, changes in familystructure, availability of noncustodial parent).