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1. 1. Adult Children of Divorce : Stress and Well-Being

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Emmie Olofsson; [2020]
   Keywords : Adult children of divorce; stress; well-being; HPA axis; dysregulated cortisol levels; Vuxna skilsmässobarn; stress; välbefinnande; HPA axeln; oregelbundna kortisol nivåer;

   Abstract : Parental divorce has not only been associated with negative long-term effects for children of divorce (CD), but also for adult children of divorce (ACD). ACD more often have poorer mental well-being than adult children of marriage (ACM). Neurological research further suggests that ACD have lower baseline levels of the “stress hormone” cortisol. READ MORE