This study investigated the correlates of psychological resilience of Korean
children who experienced parental divorce but showed successful adjustment at
school. In addition to a literature review on the post-divorce adjustment of
children and psychological resilience, 11 cases of children from divorced families
through semi-structured interview were analyzed and discussed in relation to
previous studies. Children from divorced families reported experiencing considerable
post-divorce difficulties such as not being able to meet the non-custodial parent,
feeling discomfort in peer-relations, and economic hardships. Their resilience,
however, was manifested by good personality traits, positive attitudes and
determination, at least one devoted parent, and support from other adults in their
lives. Although these protective factors have much in common with those reported
by previous studies done in Western societies. the distinctive influence of traditional
Korean family culture mixed with changes in contemporary Korean family structure
was observed.