Republic of the Philippines PALOMPON INSTITUE OF TECHNOLOGY Palompon, Leyte Tel. No. 053-555-9841 op@pit.edu.ph COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Bachelor of Arts in Communication Name: Amabao, Mary Krestein B. Course, Year & Section: BA COMM III-A Subject: COMM RES Date: Feb.22, 2023 Score: ____________ ACIVITY 6: DIRECTIONS: To help you formulate the “introduction” of your study, exhaustively. ANSWER the following: PROPOSED STUDY: CHILDREN COPING WITH CHANGE AND PARENTAL SEPARATION 1. What is the RATIONALE of your chosen problem? Rationale: This study aims to investigate the effects of parental separation on children, considering emotional well-being, academic performance, and social development as key aspects. With many families undergoing this significant change, understanding its implications is crucial for providing better support to children facing parental separation. By delving into this topic, we hope to provide insights that can lead to better support for children facing parental separation, helping them navigate through these changes more effectively. Ultimately, this research strives to contribute to the well-being of children during challenging family transitions. 2. Describe the SETTING where your study is to be conducted. PALOMPON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY/ PALOMPON, LEYTE AREA 3. What are the TERMS or VARIABLES (CONCEPTS) that need to be defined, clarified, or described to you and to your reader? TERMS 1. Coping: Define the strategies, behaviors, or mechanisms considered as coping mechanisms for children. This could include emotional, behavioral, or social coping strategies. 2. Change: Specify the nature of changes being considered. Is it limited to the parental separation, or does it encompass broader familial, environmental, or societal changes? 3. Parental Separation: Clearly define what is meant by parental separation. This could include legal separation, divorce, or any situation where parents are no longer living together. 4. Variables (Concepts): Independent Variable: Parental Separation Dependent Variable: Coping 4. Look for RELATED LITERATURE STUDIES that define the main concepts of your research. (Collect at least 3 references per concept.) Write down the definitions. 1) CHILDREN'S RESPONSES AND ADJUSTMENT TO PARENTAL SEPARATION AND DIVORCE The research literature on the effects of separation and divorce on children's adjustment, and on children's responses to these events, indicates that the needs of children living through family breakdown vary with age and circumstance. The research also indicates that many parents are not able to meet these needs, especially during the period immediately after separation. https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/fl-lf/divorce/2004_2/p2.html 2) PARENTAL SEPARATION AND CHILDREN’S WELL-BEING: DOES THE QUALITY OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS MODERATE THE EFFECT? A considerable body of literature takes a deficit perspective and shows that children who experience a parental separation have more disadvantages than children who live in a two-biological-parent family. This article argues that not all children respond identically to their parents’ separation, and examines whether there are heterogeneous effects based on parent-child relationship quality. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/02654075231201564 3) PARENTAL DIVORCE OR SEPARATION AND CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH An increasing number of children across the world experience family instability due to divorce/separation and the consequences of non‐marital childbearing/cohabitation. Research has documented that parental divorce/separation is associated with an increased risk for child and adolescent adjustment problems, including academic difficulties (e.g., lower grades and school dropout), disruptive behaviors (e.g., conduct and substance use problems), and depressed mood. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6313686/ 5. Determine HOW SERIOUS your chosen problem is. Show STATISTICAL EVIDENCE of its GRAVITY. Give the complete DETAILS of the REFERENCES. TITLE: CHILDREN'S RESPONSES AND ADJUSTMENT TO PARENTAL SEPARATION AND DIVORCE DATE PUBLISHED: DECEMBER 12, 2022 REFERREENCE: https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/fl-lf/divorce/2004_2/p2.html Many children in the Scottish program voiced serious reservations about talking to others about their parents' separation. Reasons such as "not being able to trust people" and "feeling vulnerable" were given for not talking about their feelings. However, they appeared to realize that talking about how they felt was extremely important in dealing with parental separation (Mayes et al. 2001). Evaluation of the Centres jeunesse de Montréal's Confidences program found that less than five percent of the children in the program were unhappy to be there (Vallant 1999). Their most frequent reasons for enjoying it were that it gave them a chance to talk about the separation (12 percent) and meet other children in the same situation (11 percent). However, another 13 percent said they felt talking about the separation was boring. TITLE: PARENTAL SEPARATION AND CHILDREN’S WELL-BEING: DOES THE QUALITY OF PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS MODERATE THE EFFECT? AUTHORS: PAULINE KLEINSCHLÖMER AND SANDRA KRAPF DATE PUBLISHED: FIRST PUBLISHED ONLINE SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 REFERRENCE: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/02654075231201564 The sample restrictions lead to our analytical sample, which includes 2,057 children, aged 7–15, who provide us with 9,141 valid person-years. Of these children, 99 experienced a transition from living in a two-biological-parent family to living in a single-parent family. The remaining 1,958 children in our analytic sample continued to live with both of their biological parents. Although they did not experience a change in our treatment variable, they are included in the sample in order to obtain more reliable estimates for the age and period effects (and the other control variables) (Brüderl, 2010). Of the children who were living in a single-parent family after their parents separated, 80.81% were residing with their biological mother, while only 19.19% were living with their biological father. A sensitivity analysis showed that the results were similar for a sample that included only biological mothers and their children. Therefore, we have chosen to keep single-father families in the sample (results are provided upon request). In order to investigate a uniform time frame for all children who experience parental union dissolution, we focus on the short-term effects of separation (i.e., we compare the level of child well-being reported in the interview years before the parents’ separation, and in the interview in the year after the separation). We limit our sample to one year after separation because it is possible that children’s wellbeing adjusts to the new family structure. Thus, by restricting the time frame, we ensure that our effect is not diluted by differences in the post-separation period. TITLE: PARENTAL DIVORCE OR SEPARATION AND CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORS: Brian D'Onofrio and Robert Emery DATE PUBLISHED: Published online 2019 Jan REFERRENCE: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6313686/ Offspring of divorced/separated parents are also more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior, live in poverty, and experience their own family instability. Risk typically increases by a factor between 1.5 and 2. Children of divorce are more likely to experience physical hardship (injury, asthma, headaches, speech impediments, etc.) than children whose parents remain married. Children of divorce are 50% more likely to develop health problems. Children of divorce are 20% less physically healthy. 6. What is the GENERAL OBJECTIVE or OVERALL PURPOSE of the study? The general objective or overall purpose of the study titled "Children Coping with Change and Parental Separation" is to comprehensively examine and understand how children, within a specified age range or characteristics, cope with various changes in the context of parental separation. The study aims to investigate the coping mechanisms employed by children during this transitional period and explore the impact of parental separation on their emotional wellbeing, behavioral patterns, and social adjustment. Ultimately, the overarching goal is to contribute valuable insights that can inform support systems and interventions to enhance the well-being and resilience of children experiencing parental separation. 7. Who will largely benefit from the research, and what DIRECT BENEFITS will they receive from it? This research, titled "Children Coping with Change and Parental Separation," holds the potential to offer substantial benefits to various stakeholders. Primarily, the findings of this study will be invaluable for parents, educators, counselors, and policymakers involved in creating supportive environments for children experiencing parental separation. Children and Families experiencing parental separation will gain insights into effective coping strategies, emotional support mechanisms, and potential avenues for enhancing resilience. This knowledge can contribute to improved well-being and smoother transitions for the children involved. School professionals can benefit from a better understanding of the challenges faced by students dealing with parental separation. Insights from the research can guide the development of targeted support programs within educational institutions to address the specific needs of these students, promoting a more inclusive and supportive learning environment. Mental health professionals can use the research findings to tailor therapeutic interventions and counseling strategies that specifically address the emotional impact of parental separation on children. This can lead to more effective and targeted mental health support services for affected individuals. Policymakers and advocacy groups focused on family welfare and child development can utilize the research to inform the creation or modification of policies that better support families undergoing parental separation. This can contribute to the establishment of more comprehensive and empathetic legal and social frameworks. Community Support Services. Local community support services, such as counseling centers and community organizations, can use the research findings to tailor their outreach programs and support services to the specific needs of families and children dealing with parental separation. This can enhance the effectiveness and relevance of community-based assistance. In conclusion, this research aims to directly benefit those involved in the care, education, and support of children, providing actionable insights to create a more empathetic and effective framework for helping children cope with change, particularly in the context of parental separation.
