Resilience in Remarried Families |
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Authors: | Abraham P. Greeff Carien Du Toit |
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Affiliation: | Department of Psychology , University of Stellenbosch , Stellenbosch, South Africa |
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Abstract: | The present study aims to identify those resilience factors that enable remarried families to withstand and rebound from the disruptive challenges they face. A parent and a child from 38 families independently completed seven questionnaires and answered an open-ended question. The following resilience-associated factors were identified: (1) supportive family relationships, (2) affirming and supportive communication, (3) a sense of control over outcomes in life, (4) activities and routines that help the family to spend time together, (5) a strong marriage relationship, (6) support from family and friends, (7) redefining stressful events and acquiring social support, and (8) spirituality and religion within the family. |
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