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Psychophysiological Assessment of the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Strategies in Childhood
Published on: February 11, 2017
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Children of divorce
1Department of General Dentistry, State University of New York at Stony Brook 11794-8706, USA.
ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children
|December 10, 1997
Summary
Divorce significantly impacts children emotionally and economically. Pediatric dental practices should recognize these effects and offer support to children experiencing parental divorce.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Child Psychology
- Family Law
Background:
- Divorce impacts numerous children across diverse single-parent demographics.
- The emotional and economic consequences for children of divorce are often overlooked in dental literature.
- Understanding these impacts is crucial for pediatric dental care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the emotional and economic effects of divorce on children.
- To emphasize the relevance of these consequences for pediatric dental practices.
- To provide an overview of children involved in divorces within single-parent families.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on divorce statistics and child welfare.
- Analysis of emotional and economic impacts on children.
- Discussion of implications for pediatric dental settings.
Main Results:
- Children of divorce face significant emotional distress.
- Economic factors associated with divorce can affect child well-being.
- Pediatric dental professionals may encounter children with divorce-related challenges.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric dental practices should be aware of the multifaceted consequences of divorce on children.
- Dental professionals can play a role in identifying and supporting children affected by divorce.
- Further attention to this issue is warranted within the dental community.
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