The impact of divorce education programs on co‐parental conflict
Review of programs with parent follow‐up reports
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21739802 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Erin Guyette (0009-0000-8901-713X, University of Minnesota, corresponding author), Steven M Harris (0000-0002-9022-1899, University of Minnesota) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 62 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 542-561 |
| Publication date | 2024-07-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Family Court Review (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1531-2445 • E-ISSN: 1744-1617 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/fcre.12797 |
| OpenAlex | W4399787232 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 54 |
Divorce education programs are often required for divorcing or separating parents with minor children to aid in emotional and practical adjustment. However, there is very little consensus between programs or the evaluation process of programs to demonstrate effectiveness or long‐term outcomes. While some short‐term evaluations have shown significant results, the identification of programs that demonstrate long‐term effects on co‐parenting relationships is still missing. Identifying what programs exist with long‐term outcomes can help pinpoint what content or structure of programming is impactful on families in divorce transitions. To address this research gap, a systematic review of the literature was conducted using the PRISMA guidelines to identify what specific and existing divorce education programs have a follow‐up report of a minimum of 3 months and demonstrate a reduction of co‐parental conflict. Sixteen programs were identified that have at least a minimum 3‐month parent follow‐up report; only four of these programs demonstrated statistically significant reductions in co‐parental conflict. A discussion and critique of the program evaluation articles are within this review
Criminology · Developmental psychology · Parent education · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Psychology · Reproductive Health and Technologies · Social Psychology
Families and Family Therapy
Assessing the links between interparental conflict and child adjustment
Development of a parenting alliance inventory
Coparenting
Prisma-S
Marital discord and childhood behavior problems
Parental Divorce and Children's Adjustment
Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
Lessons From the Field
Common Practices for Divorce Education
Caught between Parents
An Empirically Based Framework for Content Selection and Management in Divorce Education Programs
Efficacy of Co-Parenting for Successful Kids
Parenting Seminars for Divorcing Parents
Extension-Based Divorce Education
Can Four Hours Make a Difference? Evaluation of a Parent Education Program for Divorcing Parents
A Systematic Review Identifying Child-Focused Assessment Tools to Improve the Development and Evaluation of Divorce Education Programs
Divorced and Separated Parents in Conflict
Family Transitions Triple P
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Family Transitions Triple P
Focus on Kids
Evaluation of CPI‐based co‐parenting education programs in Hong Kong
The continuing coparental relationship between divorced spouses
Friendly and Antagonistic Contact Between Former Spouses After Divorce
Perceived Housework Equity, Marital Happiness, and Divorce in Dual-Earner Households
Research on Divorce
Children's Well-Being during Parents' Marital Disruption Process
| Unique citing works | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |