THE STUDY OF THE 9-12 YEARS OLD CHILDREN’S LEVEL OF ADJUSTMENT TO DIVORCE WHOSE PARENTS IN THE DIVORCE PROCESS

The aim of this study was to investigate children adjustment level of divorce between the ages of nine-twelve whose parents in the divorce process, beside this find out the factors which can be effective. The sample of the study had been drawn from ninety three children (55 girls-38 boys) between the ages of nine and twelve whose parents divorce process have been continuing at eleven family courts in Ankara. “Children Information Form” and “The Children’s Divorce Adjustment Inventory (CDAI)” had been used in the study. According to the results of the study it is found that birth order of children have significant effect on children’s level of adjustment to divorce, on the other hand childrens’ gender, number of siblings, the person informing about the divorce, who parents living together, parents’ level of education, employment status and professional help for children have no significant effect on children’s level of adjustment to divorce.