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  • 1University Clinic Center of Republic of Srpska, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, spremom@gmail.com.

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Divorce significantly impacts children, causing stress and emotional challenges like anxiety and depression. Parental cooperation is crucial to minimize negative effects and support children through family transitions.

Area of Science:

  • Family Studies
  • Child Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Divorce is a common, high-stress life event impacting family dynamics.
  • Rising divorce rates necessitate understanding consequences for children's development.
  • Children are vulnerable during divorce due to lack of control and coping skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the effects of parental divorce on children's emotional well-being.
  • To identify common emotional reactions children experience post-divorce.
  • To highlight the importance of parental behavior in mitigating divorce's negative impact on children.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on divorce and child development.
  • Analysis of emotional and behavioral outcomes in children of divorced parents.

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  • Exploration of factors influencing children's adjustment to family changes.

    • Main Results:

    • Children often exhibit depressive symptoms, anxiety, anger, and lower self-esteem after divorce.
    • Parental conflict is a major obstacle to children's successful adaptation.
    • Family system stabilization can take 2–4 years post-divorce.
    • Reactions vary by child's age and gender.

    Conclusions:

    • Parental divorce profoundly affects children, requiring careful management.
    • Prioritizing children's interests and maintaining cooperative co-parenting is essential.
    • Adequate parental behavior can significantly reduce the negative impact of divorce on children.