Conflict between divorced parents can lead to mental health problems in children

Question

It's being shown that children are experiencing more problems with their mental health when extreme traumatic events occur in their life, such as a child's parents separating or divorcing. The article explains how research shows that when a family going through divorce, children are more likely to feel they are going to get abandoned and as a threat to their life. Since children are more likely to be worried about being abandoned, it's predicted that their mental health declines even more stated from children and their teachers. This statement is shown to be true and accurate from the evidence and research done.

Comments

This is a great and effective fact check as you effectively presented the main point of the article which is the impact of divorce on children's mental health. Your response highlights and communicates the main ideas well. It would be helpful if the opening sentence of this fact check could be more clear and more straight forward. Another piece of advice I would offer would be to use outside reliable sources to further fact check this claim.

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This is a well-executed fact check. You effectively highlight the article’s central argument regarding the impact of divorce on children's mental health, and your response clearly conveys the key ideas. To enhance clarity, consider making the opening sentence more direct. Additionally, incorporating external, reliable sources would further strengthen the validity of your fact check.

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This claim is supported by the article provided. Your source is from Arizonia State University and its first author is a research assistant, Karey O’Hara, who is a professor of psychology at ASU. She is an expert on psychology and conducted a study in which specifically children's mental health was researched. There is also a short video attached where Karey O'Hara talks a bit about the study and cites other researchers and experts. The variety of experts in this source makes it seem very reliable as well as coming from a university this seems like a trustworthy source. Good job!

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Great fact check. You clearly highlight the article’s main argument about the impact of divorce on children's mental health, and your response effectively conveys the key points. To improve clarity, you might want to make the opening sentence more direct. Also, adding reliable external sources could further strengthen the credibility of your fact check.

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I agree with the points raised in the article. Divorce can have a significant impact on children's mental health, as they may feel a sense of loss and insecurity, fearing abandonment or a change in their sense of stability. It's important to recognize that children are deeply affected by their environment, especially during major transitions like divorce. Their emotional and psychological well-being can decline if they aren't provided with the right support and reassurance. The research and evidence supporting these claims highlight the importance of ensuring children have the emotional resources, guidance, and stability they need during such a challenging time.

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This is a great fact check. You have pointed put the problem, the cause to the problem, and the outcome, all with a reliable source. Children learn by example and that example is normally their parents. So seeing and having to experience your parents divorce would cause some issues for the child, and those problems are likely to keep coming as the child gets older.

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This does a good job of showing how divorce affects kids' mental health, but it could be clearer. however, Adding specific research or examples would make it stronger.

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Great fact check! Going further into the psychological effects of divorce on children, I discovered that divorce in general increases the likelihood of mental health issues for children. When considering this its important to acknowledge that those mental health issues can turn into long term psychological effects to children. These effect that they may carry onto in adulthood. The process of divorce and further, is too much baggage for a child to carry.

https://mediate.com/the-long-term-psychological-effects-of-divorce-on-children/

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There are many facts and pyschological conflicts related to children with divorced parents resulting in mental health challenges. There are studies that have shown that children with seperated parents tend to develop fears of abandonment. This fear stems from the conflict between parents, and can ultimatetly lead these children to facing additonal problems in their future.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/01/210112110157.htm

Answer 1

This claim is true. Children of divorced parents who have strained relationships with one another experience a sense of abandonment, which affects their mental health, according to a study from Arizona State University. When asked how they felt about their parents' arguments, 559 children responded that they were afraid of at least one of them leaving them. Adopting abusive relationships and unhealthy attachment styles might result from a fear of abandonment. I think it's true that children who experience tension between divorced parents may develop mental health issues. A child's communication with others, their perception of romance, and their self-perception will all be impacted when they grow up witnessing their parents' ongoing arguments, and these variables taken together can have a significant negative influence on anyone's mental health. If someone has a negative view of romance, they may enter an abusive relationship that ruins their mental health, and if they have a bad self-image, they may have severe depression, and the list goes on. 

https://news.asu.edu/20210112-study-conflict-between-divorced-parents-can-lead-mental-health-problems-children?form=MG0AV3

 

Answer 2

The claim that conflict between divorced parents can lead to mental health problems in children is true. Research from ASU News mentions that children who witness conflict between their parents during and after divorce often experience anxiety and/or fear of abandonment. This stress can lead to larger mental health issues like depression and behavioral problems. Harbor Psychiatry & Mental Health also notes that children in high-conflict divorce situations are more likely to feel insecure and anxious about themselves and their future. Studies published in World Psychiatry also emphasized that even though divorce itself is stressful, the ongoing parental conflict is what really worsens mental health problems in children. So, the idea that children’s mental health declines due to the fear of abandonment and ongoing conflict is true and supported by multiple credible sources.

https://news.asu.edu/20210112-study-conflict-between-divorced-parents-can-lead-mental-health-problems-children#:~:text=A%20new%20study%20from%20the,mental%20health%20problems%20in%20children 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6313686/#:~:text=Research%20has%20documented%20that%20parental,)%2C%20and%20depressed%20mood2. 

https://harbormentalhealth.com/2021/10/29/effects-of-divorce-on-childrens-mental-health/

Answer 3

​The claim that children often experience increased mental health problems following traumatic events, such as parental separation or divorce, is supported by research. Studies indicate that exposure to conflict between divorced or separated parents can lead to children's fear of abandonment, which in turn predicts future mental health issues. For instance, a study from Arizona State University's REACH Institute found that children exposed to interparental conflict were more likely to worry about being abandoned, and this fear was associated with subsequent mental health problems.

Additionally, children may experience emotional turmoil, behavioral changes, and relationship struggles following their parents' divorce. They might feel sadness, anger, fear, confusion, or exhibit withdrawal, aggression, and academic difficulties. Maintaining relationships with both parents can also become challenging, leading to feelings of guilt or shame.

Answer 4

The claim that children that experience a traumatic event in their life will have detrimental effects on their mental health is true. A research published by Psychological Bulletin analyze external and internal symptoms of children that have experienced conflict in their families concluded that a child with interparental conflict show elevated negative emotional responses such as distress and dysregulation.

https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2020-33506-001.html

Answer 5

This source seems to strong and accurate, providing direct quotes and research from ASU.  The article was posted somewhat recently, so it seems to be up to date. The article I found is from the University of Illinois and was releases in 2023. The information was very similar to the above article, stating that children can have an increase in mental health issues. Some include social withdrawal, attachment issues, and behavioral problems. A profile is provided at the end with the contact info of a professor of psyschiatry and psychology. 

https://www.psych.uic.edu/research/community-based-children-and-family-mental-health-services-research-program/in-the-news/the-effects-of-divorce-on-children-how-to-help-them-cope#:~:text=Divorce%20may%20have%20many%20effects,unwanted%20health%20outcomes%20in%20adulthood.

Answer 6

I believe you have a very good point. In most situations, parent divorcing causes children to go through a very hard time and grow up in a harder environment. However, I think a little more could be done when elaborating to your point, as connecting your link to your point would make it seem more credible to someone who maybe thinks the opposite.

Answer 7

This claim is true conflicts and divorce can lead to mental health problems in children. According to an article written by PubMed Central titled Parental Divorce of Separation and Child's Mental Health states that "Research has documented that parental diviorce/separation is associated with an increased risk for child and adolescent adjustment problems, including academic difficultes (e.g, lower grades and school dropout), disruptive behaviors (e.g, conduct and substance use problems), and depressed moods.

Answer 8

I believe that my claim is pretty in the sense of these articles backing my thought process. The first article that I found states that "children experience fear of being abandoned when their divorced or separated parents engage in conflict. Worrying about abandonment predicts future mental health problems in children." Additionally, the Anxiety Centre reports that this fear can lead to increased anxiety in future relationships. Children who experienced parental conflict may continue to fear abandonment in their adult relationships, carrying this emotional burden with them. I find that this impact extends beyond relationships; for instance, it can affect children's performance in school. Young children, whose minds are still developing, may struggle to focus or perform academically due to the emotional distress caused by their parents' conflict. Furthermore, these children may develop trust issues, which can negatively affect their relationships—whether friendships or romantic connections—due to the lingering fear of being left behind.

Sources:

• Anxiety Centre: https://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/
• ASU News: https://www.anxietycentre.com/research/conflict-between-divorced-parents-can-lead-to-mental-health-problems/ 

Answer 9

I would say this claim is true. There can be multiple affects due to instability within a family such as academic issues, adjustment issues, and depressive moods. The divorce rates are highest in the United States with only 60% of children living with their married biological parents. In an article from the National Library of Medicine, it states "There is, therefore, a critical need for studies on interventions, including policy changes, that consider the risks, role of resiliency, and heterogeneity in the consequences associated with family instability." (D'Onofrio) This quote shows that there is still research to be done when it comes to the help of solving these affects of family stability. 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6313686/

Answer 10

The claim that conflict between divorced parents can lead to mental health problems in children is entirely correct. According to the National Library of Medicine, "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". Clearly, conflict between separated parents can lead to mental health problems in children. In fact, conflict between married parents often can lead to mental health problems in children as well. According BBC, "suggests that from as young as six months, children exposed to conflict may have increased heart rates and stress hormone responses". Overall, this claim is entirely correct, proven by many reliable sources. 

https://www.bbc.com/news/education-43486641

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6313686/#:~:text=Research%20has%20documented%20that%20parental,)%2C%20and%20depressed%20mood2.