Marriage and Divorce Flashcards
1
Q
RISK FACTORS for Divorce
A
- lack of commitment
- infidelity
- too much conflict in the family
- young age at marriage
- financial issues
- substance abuse
- domestic violence
- severe diseases/physical incapacity
2
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CAUSES of Divorce
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- infidelity
- incompatibility
- alcohol/drug use
- growing apart
- poor communication
- power struggles
- unrealistic expectations
- sexual relationship problems
- decision making
3
Q
Four Communication Patterns That Are Risk Factors For Divorce:
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- Contempt
- Criticism
- Defensiveness
- Stonewalling
4
Q
Generativity
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- ability to generate something that an individual cares about in life (e.g. career, family with children)
- generativity is a commitment beyond oneself to one’s family, work, society, and future generations
- a crucial development in 30s and 40s
- others orientated
- directing personal resources outward
