Comparison of psychological disorders among the children of divorce and their normal peers

The aim of this study is the comparison of psychological disorders among the children of divorce and their typical peers through a comparative research method. The statistical society was all the children of divorce and their typical peers across the city of Semnan. The sample community consisted of 118 children with divorced parents and 223 children living with their parents (typical peers). All participants completed the questionnaires designed due to the Achenbach Child Behavior Problems Checklist for the children of 4 to 16 years old. Data analysis performed by Multivariable Analyze of Variance. The findings show that the children of divorce significantly suffer more psychological disorders such as anxiety, seclusiveness, social problems, thought problems and attention problems than others. According to the results divorce of parents could be considered as the main risk factor in the development or amplification of psychological and behavioural disorders among children. So, it is vital to pay attention to the children of divorce and can prevent some other difficulties in their future.