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Emotional Impacts among Adolescents of Divorced Parents

Amira Izzati Zulkarnain, Ku Suhaila Ku Johari

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v12-i6/14071

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This study aimed to explore the understanding, impact on emotions, and ways of emotional management of adolescents of divorced parents. The study also explores their ways of dealing with the issue of divorce. The study method was qualitative with a case study design. Interviews with four study participants were conducted with adolescents of divorced parents. A set of questions was drafted as an interview guide and transcribed. Next, it is analyzed using thematic and coding methods. The results of this study show that adolescents of divorced parents have a clear understanding of divorce. There are effects on emotions before, during, and after the divorce. It shows that these divorces have a big impact on the emotional transition they feel and it is difficult to shift to positive emotions. The way of emotional management stated by the respondents covers various aspects and a comprehensive conclusion can be concluded.

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In-Text Citation: (Zulkarnain & Johari, 2022)
To Cite this Article: Zulkarnain, A. I., & Johari, K. S. K. (2022). Emotional Impacts among Adolescents of Divorced Parents. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences. 12(6), 1165 – 1175.