International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy, 2(2), 2025

Psychological Well-being of Early Adolescents from Divorced Families: The Role and Necessity of Family Counseling Therapy

Romina A. Danguilan (National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Quezon City)
Enrique T. Ona (National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Quezon City)
Nemma N. Evangelista (National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Quezon City)
Robert G. Ejercito (Pines City National High School, Baguio City)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Aug 2025

Abstract

Background: Parental divorce significantly impacts the psychological well-being of early adolescents, often leading to emotional instability and strained relationships. Despite existing research, the effects on their mental health across various dimensions remain underexplored. Objective: This study aims to describe the psychological well-being of early adolescents from families with a history of broken homes. Method: The research method used in this study is a case study, conducted in 2024. The study involved four subjects, and data were collected through interviews and observations. Data analysis followed the interactive analysis model proposed by Miles and Huberman, and data validation was conducted through triangulation and credibility tests in two stages. Result: The results showed that early adolescent individuals who experienced parental divorce in the past exhibited diverse outcomes across each dimension of psychological well-being. Conclusion: This study offers valuable insights into how early adolescents from broken-home families experience varying levels of psychological well-being across different dimensions. Originality/Value: This study provides valuable empirical and contextual contributions to the fields of family counseling and adolescent developmental psychology by uncovering the multidimensional variations in the psychological well-being of early adolescents from broken-home families. These findings enrich the existing literature and serve as a strategic reference for school counselors, family therapists, and mental health professionals in developing targeted family counseling therapy and tailored psychosocial interventions.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijcp

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

International Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy (IJCP) (Online ISSN 3064-3465 - Print ISSN 3064-271X) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to advancing and disseminating state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of counseling and psychotherapy. The journal aims to serve as ...