Abstract
Many former spouses have different and often conflicting perceptions of their postdivorce circumstances, particularly as they relate to parenting and custody. Using a symbolic interactionism framework, our study examined the relationship between these perceptual differences and coparental conflict (N= 112; representing 56 previously married couples). For both mothers and fathers, perceptual divergence regarding fathers' child‐rearing skills and perceptual divergence regarding mothers' willingness to be accommodating emerged as predictors of conflict. An overestimation of custody satisfaction by the former spouse also was associated positively with conflict.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
