Initiator Status and the Divorce Transition

Cheryl A. Buehler

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The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of initiator status on emotional well-being, psychological well-being, and divorce-related stress at two points during the divorce transition. A representative sample of 80 divorced parents were surveyed 6 to 12 (T1) and 18 to 24 (T2) months post decree. A major finding was that initiators and noninitiators shared similar emotional responses to the divorce. However, the timing of the responses differed. Initiators experienced more change, stress, and personal growth at Ti, whereas noninitiators reported higher levels at T2. The implications of these timing differences for clinical and educational practice were explored.

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