Patterns of psychological adaptation to divorce after a long-term marriage
Title | Patterns of psychological adaptation to divorce after a long-term marriage |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2015 |
Authors | Perrig-Chiello, P, Hutchison, S, Morselli, D |
Journal | Journal of Social and Personal Relationships |
Volume | 32 |
Issue | 3 |
Pagination | 386-405 |
Date Published | 05/2015 |
Keywords | divorce, long-term marriage, personality, psychological adaptation, resilience, vulnerability |
Abstract | Despite the increase in divorces after a long relationship, this trend remains a neglected research topic. The present contribution seeks to identify patterns of psychological adaptation to divorce after a long-term marriage. Data from a questionnaire study with 308 persons aged 45–65 years, who divorced after having been married for an average of 25 years, are presented. Exploratory latent profile analysis with various well-being outcomes revealed five groups: one with average adapted, one with resilients, and three small groups with seriously affected individuals. Discriminant variables between the groups were personality, time since separation, a new relationship, and financial situation. Age, gender, and length of marriage played a marginal role; satisfaction with the former marriage and initiator status were not relevant. |
DOI | 10.1177/0265407514533769 |
Refereed Designation | Refereed |