SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF RESILIENCE FACTORS AND ADAPTATION BARRIERS OF CHILDREN IN SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES

Abstract

The influence of family structure on children's development is a topical issue in the context of the growing number of single-parent families around the world. This study aims to investigate the behavioural and emotional characteristics of children raised in the absence of one parent.

The purpose of the study is to conduct a systematic analysis of the impact of single-parent families on children's behaviour and development, including the study of their emotional, social and educational characteristics, and the identification of key factors of successful adaptation.

The scientific significance of the work is that it offers an in-depth understanding of the influence of social, economic and cultural factors on the behavior and development of children from single-parent families.

The methodology includes a systematic literature review and semi-structured interviews with parents, observations of their children in their natural environment, which allows for a comprehensive assessment of the problem.

The results of the study indicate that children growing up in single-parent families may face certain adaptive features reflected in emotional responsiveness and social behavior. Some parents report children's caution in interpersonal communication and changes in academic motivation, which may be related to processes of restructuring family roles and conditions. However, research evidence suggests that children successfully develop adaptive strategies in a supportive social environment that includes educational participation, extended family support, and access to assistance programs. These observations confirm the importance of context and resources in child development and highlight the contribution of a sociological approach to understanding the diversity of family forms and life trajectories.

The practical significance of the work consists in the development of recommendations for parents, teachers and state bodies to create effective strategies to support children from single-parent families, which helps to improve their social and educational adaptation.