The International Handbook of Parental Alienation Syndrome

by Gardner, Sauber, and Lorandos, has become the standard reference work for PAS. The International Handbook features clinical, legal, and research perspectives from 32 contributors from eight countries.

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PAS Bibliography P-T

This Parental Alienation Syndrome bibliography took a great deal of time and effort to put together and contains the best scholarly material we could find on high-conflict custody disputes and Parental Alienation Syndrome.  We hope you find it helpful.

Palmer, N. R. (1988). Legal recognition of the parental alienation syndrome. The American Journal of Family Therapy, 16(4), 361-363.

Palmer, S. E. (2002). Custody and access issues with children whose parents are separated or divorced. Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health, Summer(4 Suppl).

Pannier, J. (2007). Autorité parentale -- Droit de visite et d’hébergement -- Aliénation parentale. La Revue d’Action Juridique et Sociale, 270, 58-62.

Pavlat, J. (2005). Children in divorce conflicts: American studies (1980-2001). Ceskoslovenska Psychologie, 49(5), 422-431.

Pavlat, J., & Susta, M. (2008). Children in Parental Litigation. Ceskoslovenska Psychologie, 52, 458-467.

Peck, M. S. (1983). People of the Lie. NY: Simon and Schuster.

Pennebaker, J. W., Colder, M., & Sharp, L. K. (1990). Accelerating the coping process. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 58(3), 528-537.

Peterson, J. L., & Zill, N. (1986). Marital disruption, parent-child relationships, and behavior problems in children. Journal of Marriage and the Family, 295-307.

Pett, M. A., Wampold, B. E., Turner, C. W., & Vaughan-Cole, B. (1999). Paths of influence of divorce on preschool children's psychosocial adjustment. Journal of Family Psychology, 13(2), 145-164.

Pickett, C. L., & Brewer, M. B. (2005). The Role of Exclusion in Maintaining Ingroup Inclusion. In D. Abrams, M. A. Hogg & J. M. Marques (Eds.), The Social Psychology of Inclusion and Exclusion. NY: Psychology Press.

Pollack, D., & Mason, S. (2004). In the Best Interest of the Child. Family Court Review, 42(1), 74-84.

Poole, D. A., & Lamb, M. E. (1998). Investigative Interviews of Children: A Guide for Helping Professionals. Washington D.C.: American Psychological Association.

Pope, H. G. (1997). Psychology Astray: Fallacies in Studies of "Repressed Memory" and Childhood Trauma. Boca Raton, FL: Upton Books.

Pope, H. G., Oliva, P. S., & Hudson, J. I. (1999). The scientific status of research on repressed memories. In D. Faigman, D. Kaye, M. I. Saks & I. Sanders (Eds.), Modern Scientific Evidence: The Law and Science of Expert Testimony (Vol. 1). St. Paul, MN: West Publishing.

Popper, K. (1998). Science: Conjectures, and Refutations. In E. Klemke, R. Hollinger & A. D. Kline (Eds.), Introductory Readings in the Philosophy of Science (3 ed.). NY: Prometheus Books.

Price, J. L., & Pioske, K. S. (1994). Parental alienation syndrome: A developmental analysis of a vulnerable population. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 32(11), 9-12.

Pruett, K. D., & Pruett, M. K. (1998). Child custody issues: Child Psychiatric Clinics of North America Monograph. NY: WB Saunders.

Pruett, M. K., & Mercer, D. (2002). Your Divorce Advisor: A Lawyer and a Psychologist Guide You Through the Legal and Emotional Landscape of Divorce. NY: Simon and Schuster.

Pushak, R. E. (2002). The Dearth of Empirically Supported Mental Health Services for Children: Multisystemic Therapy as a Promising Alternative. The Scientific Review of Mental Health Practice, 1(2).

Quinn, K. M. (2002). Interviewing Children for Suspected Sexual Abuse. In D. H. Schetky & E. P. Benedek (Eds.), Principles and Practice of Child and Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry. Washington D.C.: American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc.

Racusin, R. J., Copans, S. A., & Mills, P. (1994). Characteristics of families of children who refuse post-divorce visits. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 50(5).

Rand, D. C. (1997). The spectrum of parental alienation syndrome (Part I). American journal of forensic psychology, 15(3), 23-52.

Rand, D. C. (1997). The Spectrum of Parental Alienation Syndrome: Part 2. American Journal of Forensic Psychology, 15, 39-92.

Rand, D. C., & Rand, R. (2006). Factors Affecting Reconciliation Between the Child and Target Parent. In R. Gardner, D. Lorandos & S. R. Sauber (Eds.), The International Handbook of Parental Alienation Syndrome: Conceptual, Clinical, and Legal Considerations. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas Publisher.

Rand, D. C., Rand, R., & Kopetski, L. M. (2005). The Spectrum of Parental Alienation Syndrome Part III: The Kopetski Follow-up Study. American Journal of Forensic Psychology, 23, 15–43.

Raskin, D. C., & Esplin, P. W. (1991). Assessment of Children's Statements of Sexual Abuse. In J. Doris (Ed.), Suggestibility of Children's Recollections: Implications for Eyewitness Testimony. Washington D.C.: American Psychological Association.

Raskin, D. C., & Esplin, P. W. (1991). Statement validity assessment: Interview procedures and content analysis of children’s statements of sexual abuse. Behavioral Assessment, 13(3), 265-291.

Raso, C. (2004). "If the Bread Goes Stale It's My Dad's Fault": The Parental Alienation Syndrome, Dissertation. Concordia University, Canada.

Ratcliff, R., & McKoon, G. (1988). A retrieval theory of priming in memory. Psychological Review, 95(3), 385-408.

Reay, K. M. (2007). Psychological distress among adult children of divorce who perceive experiencing parental alienation syndrome in earlier years (Dissertation). Capella University, Minneapolis.

Reich, W. (1980). Character Analysis (3 ed.). NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Reppucci, N. D. (1984). The Wisdom of Solomon: Issues in Child Custody Determinations. In N. D. Reppucci, L. A. Weithorn, E. P. Mulvey & J. Monahan (Eds.), Children, Mental Health, and the Law. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Richardson, P. (2006). A Kidnapped Mind: A Mother's Heartbreaking Story of Parental Alienation Syndrome. Canada: Dundurn Press.

Rogers, M. L. (1990). Coping with alleged false sexual molestation: examination and statement analysis procedures. Issues in Child Abuse Accusations, 2, 57-68.

Rogers, R. (2001). Handbook of Diagnostic and Structured Interviewing. NY: The Guilford Press.

Rohrbaugh, J. B. (2007). A Comprehensive Guide to Child Custody Evaluations: Mental Health and Legal Perspectives. NY: Springer.

Rosen, K. S., & Rothbaum, F. (1993). Quality of Parental Caregiving and Security of Attachment. Developmental Psychology, 29(2), 358-367.

Rosenfeld, A. A., Nadelson, C. C., & Krieger, M. (1979). Fantasy and Reality in Patients' Reports of Incest. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 40(4), 159.

Ross, L., Lepper, M. R., & Hubbard, M. (1975). Perseverance in self-perception and social perception: Biased attributional processes in the debriefing paradigm. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 32(5), 880-892.

Rueda, C. A. (2004). An inter-rater reliability study of parental alienation syndrome. The American Journal of Family Therapy, 32(5), 391-403.

Salluzzo, M. A. (2006). La sindrome di alienazione genitoriale (PAS): psicopatologia e abuso dell’affidamento nelle separazione. Interventi di confine tra psicologia e giustizia LINK - Revista Scientifica di Psicologia, 8, 6-18.

Sauber, S. R. (2006). PAS as a Family Tragedy: Roles of Family Members, Professionals, and the Justice System. In R. Gardner, D. Lorandos & S. R. Sauber (Eds.), The International Handbook of Parental Alienation Syndrome: Conceptual, Clinical, and Legal Considerations. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas Publishers.

Schacht, T. E. (1999). Prevention strategies to protect professionals and families involved in high-conflict divorce. University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review, 22, 565.

Schade, B. (2002). Umgangsregelung gegen den “Kindeswillen”? In T. Fabian, G. Jacobs, S. Nowara & I. Rode (Eds.), Qualitätssicherung in der Rechtspsychologie. Mu¨nster: Lit-Verlag.

Schauss, S. L., Chase, P. N., & Hawkins, R. P. (1997). Environment-behavior relations, behavior therapy and the process of persuasion and attitude change. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 28(1), 31-40.

Schepard, A. (2001). Special Issue: Alienated Children in Divorce. Family Court Review, 39(3).

Schepard, A. (2005). Special Issue on Prevention. Family Court Review, 43(1), 14-17.

Schetky, D. H., & Benedek, E. P. (2002). Principles and Practices of Child and Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry. Washington D.C.: American Psychiatric Publishers, Inc.

Schreier, H. A. (1996). Repeated false allegations of sexual abuse presenting to sheriffs: When is it munchausen by proxy? Child Abuse & Neglect, 20(10), 985-991.

Schutz, B. M., Dixon, E. B., Lindenberger, J. C., & Ruther, N. J. (1989). Solomon's Sword: A Practical Guide to Conducting Child Custody Evaluations. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.

Schu¨tz, H. (2002). Familie und Verantwortung--Nachdenkliche Anmerkungen eines deutschen Familienrichters. Paper presented at the Das Parental Alienation Syndrom: Eine Interdisziplina¨re Herausforderung fu¨r Scheidungsbegleitende Berufe: Internationale Konferenz, Frankfurt.

Sedlak, A. J., & Broadhurst, D. D. (1996). The national incidence study of child abuse and neglect. National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect, National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect, Washington, DC.

Seltzer, J. A. (1991). Relationships between fathers and children who live apart: The father's role after separation. Journal of Marriage and the Family, 79-101.

Sherif, M., Harvey, O. J., White, B. J., Hood, W. R., & Sherif, C. W. (1988). The Robbers Cave Experiment: Intergroup Conflict and Cooperation. Scranton, PA: Wesleyan University Press.

Siegel, J. C. (1996). Traditional MMPI-2 validity indicators and initial presentation in custody evaluations. American Journal of Forensic Psychology, 14(3), 55-64.

Siegel, J. C., & Langford, J. S. (1998). MMPI-2 validity scales and suspected parental alienation syndrome. American Journal of Forensic Psychology, 16(4), 5-14.

Sjogren, L. H. (1997). Hemligheter och Minnen. Att Utreda Tillförlitlighet i Sexualbrottmål. Stockholm: Norstedts Juridik.

Sjogren, L. H. (2001). Farlig eller farliggjord mamma? . Läkartidningen 98, 47.

Sjogren, L. H. (2002, October 18-19). Making a Parent Dangerous - PAS in Sweden and Norway. Paper presented at the Das Parental Alienation Syndrom: Eine Interdisziplinäre Herausforderung für Scheidungsbegleitende Berufe Internationale Konferenz, Frankfurt.

Sjogren, L. H. (2006). PAS in Compulsory Public Custody Conflicts. In R. Gardner, D. Lorandos & S. R. Sauber (Eds.), The International Handbook of Parental Alienation Syndrome: Conceptual, Clinical, and Legal Considerations. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas Publishers.

Sjogren, L. H. (2008). Behöver psykologen bry sig om PAS? Psykologtidningen, 25-28.

Sjogren, L. H. (2008). Psykiska övergrepp på barn i de allra svåraste vårdnadskonflikterna Juridisk Tidskrift 19.

Smith, J. (1991). Aftermath of a False Allegation. Issues in Child Abuse Accusations, 3(4).

Sobal, B. B. (2006). Parental Alienation Syndrome and International Child Abduction: A Multigenerational Syndrome. In R. Gardner, D. Lorandos & S. R. Sauber (Eds.), The International Handbook of Parental Alienation Syndrome: Conceptual, Clinical, and Legal Considerations. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas Publishers.

Sobal, B. B., & Hilton, W. M. (2001). Article 13 (b) of the Hague Convention Treaty: Does It Create a Loophole for Parental Alienation Syndrome-An Insidious Abduction? International Lawyer, 35(3), 997.

Solomon, J., & Biringen, Z. (2001). Another Look at the Developmental Research: Commentary on Kelly and Lamb's" Using Child Development Research to Make Appropriate Custody and Access Decisions for Young Children". Family Court Review, 39(4), 355-364.

Spangenberg, B., & Spangenberg, E. (2002). Induzierte Umgangsverweigerung (PAS) und Richterliche Kreativität. Familie, Partnerschaft und Recht 6, 256-257.

Sperry, L. (2006). Introduction. In R. Gardner, D. Lorandos & S. R. Sauber (Eds.), The International Handbook of Parental Alienation Syndrome: Conceptual, Clinical, and Legal Considerations. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.

Spruijt, E., de Goede, M., & Vandervalk, I. (2004). Frequency of Contact with Nonresident Fathers and Adolescent Well-Being. Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, 40(3), 77-90.

Spruijt, E., Eikelenboom, B., Harmeling, J., Stokkers, R., & Kormos, H. (2005). Parental alienation syndrome (PAS) in the Netherlands. The American Journal of Family Therapy, 33(4), 303-317.

Stahl, P. M. (1994). Conducting child custody evaluations: A comprehensive guide. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications Inc.

Stahl, P. M. (1999). Complex Issues in Child Custody Evaluations. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Stahl, P. M. (1999). Alienation and Alignment of children. California Psychologist, 32(3).

Stahl, P. M. (2000). Parenting After Divorce: A Guide to Resolving Conflicts and Meeting Your Children's Needs. Atascadero, CA: Impact Publishers.

Stahl, P. M. (2001). Understanding and Evaluating Alienation in High-Conflict Custody Cases. Family Court Review, 39, 3.

Stamps, L. E. (2002). Maternal preference in child custody decisions. Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, 37(1), 1-11.

Stamps, L. E., Kunen, S., & Rock-Faucheux, A. (1998). Judges' Beliefs Dealing with Child Custody Decisions. Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, 28(1), 3-16.

Stangor, C., & Lange, J. E. (1994). Mental representations of social groups: Advances in understanding stereotypes and stereotyping. Advances in Experimental Social Psychology, 26, 357-416.

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Stoltz, J. M., & Ney, T. (2002). Resistance to visitation: Rethinking child and parental alienation. Family Court Review, 40, 220-231.

Stoner-Moskowitz, J. (1998). The effect of parental alienation syndrome and interparental conflict on the self-concept of children of divorce. Dissertation Abstracts International, Section B The Sciences and Engineering, 59(4-B), 1919.

Strauss, A. L. (1987). Qualitative Analysis for Social Scientists. NY: Cambridge University Press.

Stuart-Mills-Hoch, P., & Hoch, R. (2002, October 18-19). Successful Reintegration of Severely Alienated Children and Their Parents, Frankfurt.

Sturge, C., & Glaser, D. (2000). Contact and Domestic Violence-The Experts' Report. Family Law - Bristol, 30, 615-629.

Sullivan, M. J., & Kelly, J. B. (2001). Legal and psychological management of cases with an alienated child. Family Court Review, 39(3), 299-315.

Summers, C. C., & Summers, D. M. (2006). Parentectomy in the Crossfire. The American Journal of Family Therapy, 34(3), 243-261.

Summers, D. M., & Summers, C. C. (2006). Unadulterated Arrogance: Autopsy of the Narcissistic Parental Alienator. The American Journal of Family Therapy, 34(5), 399-428.

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Turkat, I. D. (1997). Management of visitation interference. Judge's Journal, 36(2), 17-47.

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