THE RELATIONSHIP OF TRUST AND COMMUNICATION IN ADOLESCENTS TOWARDS PARENTS IN A POST-DIVORCE FAMILY ARRANGEMENT

Abstract

The study examines the relationship of trust and communication in adolescents and their parents in divorced families. Attention is focused on the comparison of these factors in families with sole and shared custody. The research sample consisted of (N = 76, sole custody N = 48, joint custody N = 28, AM = 11.5). In order to find out the openness in communication (Hargašová, Kollárik, 1986), emotional attachment to parents (Armsden, Greenberg, 1987). Administration and anamnestic data were obtained in counseling-psychological centers with the full consent of parents. In shared care there is a positive, truthful and open relationship towards both parents.