El artículo analiza el impacto del divorcio en los hijos y las diversas variables que pueden influir, como el temperamento, el estrés acumulativo, el estado de desarrollo o las diferencias sexuales. Se examinan las consecuencias del paso a una familia uniparental, que supone cambios prácticos en la vida cotidiana y cambios en las relaciones padres-hijos. Se hace patente la necesidad de investigaciones sobre el funcionamiento de la familia uniparental y la necesidad de establecer sistemas de apoyo que ayuden a las familias a hacer frente a todos estos cambios.
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