The Effect of Parental Divorce on the Attitudes of Young Adults Toward Marriage and Relationships

Authors

Shannon McIvor, The College of Wooster

Abstract

This thesis explores the effect of parental divorce on young adults' attitudes toward marriage and relationships. In-depth interviews were conduscted with 20 Caucasian students at the College of Wooster, half of whom came from intact families and half of whom had divorced parents. The interviewees were questioned about family background, relationship history, attitudes toward those relationships and expectations with regards to relationships and marriage. Results show that there is not a direct relationship between parental divorce and attitudes toward marriage and relationships. Future research is suggested, including a larger, and more diverse sample that differ along the lines of religion, socio-economic class, and geographical region.

Advisor

McConnell, David

Department

Sociology and Anthropology

Recommended Citation

McIvor, Shannon, "The Effect of Parental Divorce on the Attitudes of Young Adults Toward Marriage and Relationships" (1995). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 6291.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/6291

Publication Date

1995

Degree Granted

Bachelor of Arts

Document Type

Senior Independent Study Thesis