Date of Paper
5-2013
Type of Paper
Clinical research paper
Degree Name
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
Department
Social Work
First Advisor
Lance Peterson
Department/School
Social Work
Abstract
The purpose of this paper was to explore what measures are being taken to help adult children (17 years old and older) through their parent’s later-life divorce. Using a systematic literature review, articles were analyzed using specific criteria. The findings produced no articles on services for adult children of divorce. Reasons why there is not literature on adult children of divorce were given, as well as a case study of Al & Tipper Gore, which highlights the cultural context of separating the institution of marriage from the needs of biological children. These findings emphasize the need for further research on how adult children are affected by their parent’s later-life divorce.
Recommended Citation
Schwartzhoff, Kayla. (2013). Later Life Divorce & the Adult Child. Retrieved from Sophia, the St. Catherine University repository website: https://sophia.stkate.edu/msw_papers/259