Taken together, research on sex differences in the impacts of divorce on children and adolescents suggests that

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Research indicates that both boys and girls are impacted negatively by divorce, but they may display their distress in different ways. Girls may initially show greater emotional distress, while boys may have more behavioral problems. However, the long-term effects of divorce may differ for boys and girls depending on a range of factors such as the quality of the relationship with their parents, the level of conflict before and after the divorce, and the degree of support they receive from family and friends.

Taken Together, Research on Sex Differences in the Impacts of Divorce