Explain why extensive research, carried out over many years, has yielded no clear consensus on the effects of divorce on children.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Students may discuss any of the following factors: Research
results vary over time, with recent studies showing more positive outcomes than earlier
ones because divorce was more stigmatized in the past. Also, the same statistics can
be reported with either a positive or negative bias. Results vary according to how results
are reported. Macrosystem influences, such as social and economic trends, can influence research results. For example, high divorce cultures afford women more
rights. Negative effects of divorce tend to be mitigated over time so the point of
measurement matters, as do children’s ages, gender, and the presence or absence of
stepparents.
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A. alienation B. dialectical materialism C. conflict theory D. symbolic interactionism
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)