论文信息 - The Development of an Instrument to Measure the Psychological Response to Separation and Divorce

The Development of an Instrument to Measure the Psychological Response to Separation and Divorce

In recent years there has been an increase in the number of individuals seeking help from mental health professionals with issues related to separation and divorce. In order to understand the psychological impact of divorce on individuals the theory of mourning developed by John Bowlby has been used by many clinicians to inform their practice. Using data collected from 123 separated or divorced adults an instrument designed to measure Bowlby's three phases of mourning is developed. Implications for clinical practice and research are discussed.

J. Shields | C. Gray

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