RELOCATION - A REVIEW OF THE EFFECTS RESIDENTIAL-MOBILITY ON CHILDRENAND ADOLESCENTS

A review of the published literature was conducted in order to investi gate the effects of relocation on children and adolescents. The eviden ce to date suggests that moving is a stressful life event which can im pair a child's adjustment. The following factors were identified as me diating the risk of impairment to a child's psychosocial and education al adjustment following a move: negative parental attitude towards the move, moving due to familial disruption; poor premove adjustment, num ber of moves; distance of move; and multiple stressors. A need for wel l-controlled prospective longitudinal designs exists.