Unforgiving motivations among divorced parents

Moderation of contact intention and contact frequency

Bibliographic Data

ID18985254
AuthorsEsther S Kluwer (0000-0001-5318-346X, Utrecht University, corresponding author)
Year2016
Volume23
Issue4
Pages818-833
Publication date2016-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePersonal Relationships (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1350-4126 • E-ISSN: 1475-6811
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/pere.12162
OpenAlexW2579521610
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited55

This research tests the prediction that unforgiving motivations (feelings of revenge and distance) toward the ex‐spouse are associated with less reported well‐being of divorced parents and their children when the intent to maintain contact with the ex‐partner is high rather than low. It is also predicted that unforgiving motivations are associated with more reported conflict with the ex‐partner and subsequently with less reported well‐being of their children when the actual contact frequency with the ex‐partner is high rather than low. Results from an Internet sample of Dutch divorced parents ( N = 108) largely support these predictions. It is concluded that unforgiving motivations can have both intrapersonal and interpersonal negative effects for divorced parents, but only when contact is frequent or intended

Developmental psychology · Feeling · Interpersonal communication · Intrapersonal communication · Moderation · Spouse · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Psychology · Social Psychology

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