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Sarah Cronin1, Emily H Becher2, Ellie McCann2
1Department of Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, 56 E River Rd, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA.
Evaluation and Program Planning
|March 5, 2017
Summary
Conflict significantly impacts co-parenting behaviors, even after divorce education programs. This study found that changes in conflict levels explained variations in both positive and negative co-parenting outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Family Psychology
- Divorce Studies
- Conflict Resolution
Background:
- Conflict is prevalent in divorce, yet its impact on co-parenting program outcomes is under-researched.
- Divorce education programs aim to improve co-parenting, but understanding conflict's role is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between conflict levels and co-parenting behaviors after divorce.
- To assess the impact of conflict on outcomes of the Parents Forever™ divorce education program.
Main Methods:
- Utilized outcome data from 272 participants of the online Parents Forever™ course (2012-2014).
- Assessed co-parenting behaviors (positive and negative) and conflict levels pre- and post-separation.
- Employed simple linear regression analyses to determine the influence of conflict change on co-parenting scores.
Main Results:
- A slight average increase in conflict was observed from post-separation to follow-up.
- Changes in conflict significantly explained variance in positive co-parenting scores (R²=0.07, p<0.001).
- Changes in conflict significantly explained variance in negative co-parenting scores (R²=0.08, p<0.001).
Conclusions:
- Conflict levels significantly influence co-parenting behaviors targeted in divorce education.
- The findings underscore the importance of addressing conflict within divorce interventions for improved co-parenting.
- Results suggest that managing conflict is key to enhancing positive co-parenting outcomes.
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