Journal article
Separated Parents’ Adaptive Responses and States Within Intractable Parental Disputes
Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, Vol.60(7), pp.501-517
2019
Abstract
Drawing on interviews with separated parents (N = 40) this Australian qualitative study explored dissonance within intractable parental disputes. The mature defense mechanisms of altruism, suppression, anticipation, and humor emerged as potential adaptive responses to dissonance. The mature defense mechanism of sublimation did not emerge as a potential adaptive response to dissonance within intractable parental disputes. Anxiety was the predominant state reported by separated parents. This study theorized that mature defense mechanisms might partially support the reduction of recurring dissonant states within intractable parental disputes. Those in clinical practice might find it useful to explore defense mechanisms, and the clues they provide, in further understanding and supporting separated parents enmeshed within intractable parental disputes.
Details
- Title
- Separated Parents’ Adaptive Responses and States Within Intractable Parental Disputes
- Authors
- Leanne Francia (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - School of Social SciencesPrudence M Millear (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - School of Social SciencesRachael Sharman (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - School of Social Sciences
- Publication details
- Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, Vol.60(7), pp.501-517
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2019
- DOI
- 10.1080/10502556.2019.1586229
- ISSN
- 1050-2556; 1540-4811; 1050-2556
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Engage Research Lab; School of Health - Psychology; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Midwifery
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451412702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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