Profiles of Psychological Adjustment to Divorce and Separation: Associations With Attachment Insecurity, Forgiveness of the Former Partner, and Emotion Regulation Difficulties

IF 1.8 3区心理学 Q2 FAMILY STUDIES

Journal of marital and family therapy Pub Date : 2025-07-17 DOI:10.1111/jmft.70055

Mónica Guzmán-González, Fabiola Gómez, Marie-France Lafontaine, Karla Tay-Karapas

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Abstract

Divorce and separation represent the dissolution of one of the most significant attachment bonds during adulthood. Previous research has shown that divorced individuals often face heightened mental health challenges. However, this overarching view, focusing on average effects, fails to capture the diverse responses to this life transition, and the identification of profiles of psychological adaptation to divorce–separation remains limited. The present cross-sectional study aimed to identify latent profiles of psychological adaptation to divorce and separation using a person-centered approach. A sample of 938 Chilean adult participants completed specific measures of psychological adaptation and mental health indicators. Latent profile analysis revealed five distinct profiles: two with positive outcomes and three experiencing persistent difficulties. Factors such as attachment insecurity, forgiveness of the former partner, and emotion regulation difficulties were linked to profile membership, along with demographic and divorce-related variables. These findings offer valuable insights to tailor support services for individuals navigating divorce or separation.

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离婚和分居的心理适应概况：依恋不安全感、前任伴侣的宽恕和情绪调节困难的关系

离婚和分居代表了成年期最重要的一种依恋关系的解体。先前的研究表明，离婚的人往往面临更大的心理健康挑战。然而，这种侧重于平均效应的总体观点，未能捕捉到对这种生活转变的不同反应，而且对离婚-分居的心理适应概况的识别仍然有限。本横断面研究旨在利用以人为本的方法确定离婚和分居心理适应的潜在概况。938名智利成年参与者完成了心理适应和心理健康指标的具体测量。潜在剖面分析揭示了五个不同的剖面：两个具有积极的结果，三个经历持续的困难。依恋不安全感、对前任的原谅、情绪调节困难等因素，以及人口统计和离婚相关的变量，都与个人资料的成员关系有关。这些发现提供了有价值的见解，为离婚或分居的个人量身定制支持服务。

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Marital & Family Therapy (JMFT) is published quarterly by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and is one of the best known and most influential family therapy journals in the world. JMFT is a peer-reviewed journal that advances the professional understanding of marital and family functioning and the most effective psychotherapeutic treatment of couple and family distress. Toward that end, the Journal publishes articles on research, theory, clinical practice, and training in marital and family therapy.