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Shocking Truths About Divorce: How Pre and Post-Divorce Conflict Shapes Children's Futures

Shocking Truths About Divorce: How Pre and Post-Divorce Conflict Shapes Children\'s Futures

The Impact of Divorce on Children: Insights from the DPCATT Model

As professionals dedicated to enhancing children's outcomes, it's crucial to understand the nuanced impact of divorce on child development. The Divorce Process and Child Adaptation Trajectory Typology (DPCATT) Model offers a comprehensive framework that highlights the significant roles of pre and post-divorce interparental conflict in shaping children's adaptation trajectories. This model is a result of extensive research and provides valuable insights that can inform practice and guide further research.

Understanding the DPCATT Model

The DPCATT Model emphasizes that divorce should not be viewed as a singular event but as a process that unfolds over time. This process is significantly influenced by the quality of the family environment before and after the legal dissolution. The model identifies interparental conflict as a critical factor affecting children's adjustment trajectories throughout the divorce process.

Key Findings from the Research

Implications for Practitioners

Practitioners can leverage the insights from the DPCATT Model to better support children through the divorce process. Understanding the specific trajectories of child adaptation can help tailor interventions to mitigate the negative impacts of interparental conflict. Moreover, recognizing the diverse factors that interact with these conflicts, such as child age, gender, and coping mechanisms, can enhance the effectiveness of therapeutic approaches.

Encouraging Further Research

While the DPCATT Model provides a robust framework, it also highlights areas where further research is needed. Exploring the differential impacts of various types of interparental conflict (e.g., overt vs. covert) and examining the role of external support systems, such as grandparents and social networks, can offer deeper insights into child adaptation processes.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: The Divorce Process and Child Adaptation Trajectory Typology (DPCATT) Model: The Shaping Role of Predivorce and Postdivorce Interparental Conflict.


Citation: Cao, H., Fine, M. A., & Zhou, N. (2022). The Divorce Process and Child Adaptation Trajectory Typology (DPCATT) Model: The Shaping Role of Predivorce and Postdivorce Interparental Conflict. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 25(3), 500-528. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10567-022-00379-3
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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