A Study on Adverse Effect of Broken Families on Children’s Well-being

Abstract

Family structure affects the emotional and psychological development of children, and whenever family breakdowns such as separation, divorce, or conflict between two parents occur, children are usually thrown into navigating complex landscapes that lead to worst developmental outcomes. This research seeks to investigate harmful effects brought by broken families to the well-being of children about stability of their emotions, mental health, social relationship, and academic performance. These children are often more predisposed to emotional problems, psychological disorders, and social isolation-the effects of which extend to their academic prowess and social relationships. This study points to the need for interventions and interventions that will help children weather the emotional fallout of family breakup. Findings highlight children of dysfunctional families are most affected in various contexts such as emotional distress, anxiety, and depression with problems of attachment that greatly challenge healthy social relationship and also the ability to deal with behavioral needs.  Instability associated with family breakdown often leads to decrease in academic performance and participation in school.