Critical analysis of research on parenting plans and children’s well-being

In order to understand children's responses to the divorce or separation of their parents, it is important to understand normative processes of development, including the development of child-parent relationships, stress reactivity, vulnerability and resilience, as well as individual differences in these domains. In that context, it is easier to conceptualize the diverse ways in which children with different backgrounds might be affected by their parents' separation. My presentation will review published research from this perspective.