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PALOMPON INSTITUE OF TECHNOLOGY
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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):
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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.