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La Naissance D'une Famille Recomposée: Une Analyse Qualitative Du Discours D'adolescents Et D'adolescentes

Publication: Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
January 2002

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Cet article porte sur un moment de la vie d'une famille recomposée qui a été peu étudié jusqu'à maintenant, soit celui qui précède tout juste la recomposition familiale et celui qui la suit. Ce moment est étudié à partir du point de vue des adolescents et des adolescentes qui vivent cette situation. La recomposition familiale est examinée ici en tant que transition familiale dont le caractère « paranormatif » soulève des enjeux, notamment sur le plan de l'adaptation des jeunes. Vingt-six entrevues semidirigées ont été réalisées auprès de jeunes âgés entre 11 et 17 ans. Parmi les principaux résultats obtenus on observe que 2 événements particuliers marquent cette transition: l'annonce de la cohabitation et la cohabitation en elle-même.

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This paper discusses a period in the life of a stepfamily that has not been widely studied until now: the period immediately preceding and immediately following the move towards a blended family. This period is studied from the viewpoint of adolescents living through it. Here, the blending of a family is examined as a family transition; its “paranormative” character brings up issues that pertain especially to the children's adjustment. Twenty-six semistructured interviews were carried out with adolescents between the ages of 11 and 17. Among the main results was the observation that 2 events in particular mark this transition: the announcement of future cohabitation and the cohabitation itself.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health
Volume 21Number S4January 2002
Pages: 89 - 107

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Version of record online: 12 Mai 2009

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Marie-Christine Saint-Jacques
Rachel Lépine
Claudine Parent
INRS Urbanisation, Culture et Société

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