Factors Influencing Adolescent's Relationship With Non-Custodial Parents
Sung Hui Cho
Department of Social Welfare, HyupSung University, Hwaseong, Korea
이혼가족 청소년의 비양육부모와의 관계에 관한 연구
Objective: This study examined the facotrs influencing the relationship of adolescents with non- custodial parent. Specifically, this study focused on the comparative influence of the family function as a factor controlling other factors such as socio-demographic characteristics, beliefs about parental divorce, and social support.
Methods: Data were collected from 322 adolescents from divorced families using a structured questionnaire. SPSS 22.0, descriptive statistical analysis, correlation analysis, and hierarchical multiple regression were performed to analyze the data.
Results and Conclusion: The results revealed that beliefs about parental divorce, social support, and family function affected the relationship with non-custodial parent. After controlling the influence of other factors, family function was found to have a significant influence on the relationship with non- custodial parents. Based on the results, practical suggestions were provided to enhance the relationship between adolescents and non-custodial parents.
Keywords: relationship with non-custodial parent, adolescent from divorced family, beliefs about parental divorce, social support, family function
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