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Camilla S Øverup1, Daniel B Johnsen1,2, Martin Skriver2
1Department of Public Health, University Of Copenhagen, Øster Farimagsgade 5, 1353 København K, Denmark.
Internet Interventions
|January 14, 2025
Summary
This study tested an online program for children experiencing parental divorce. The digital intervention showed promise in reducing emotional problems and improving daily life functioning for these youths.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Digital Health
- Child Development
Background:
- Parental relationship dissolution is a significant life event for youth, often leading to emotional and interpersonal difficulties.
- Traditional in-person support programs are costly, less accessible, and difficult to scale for this population.
- Digital interventions offer a potentially more accessible and scalable alternative for supporting children of divorce.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an online psycho-social intervention for children in Denmark who have experienced parental relationship dissolution.
- To assess the impact of the digital intervention on emotional problems, mental well-being, and daily life functioning.
- To contribute evidence for cost-effective, scalable psychological support for youths affected by parental separation.
Main Methods:
- A two-arm, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial was employed.
- Families were recruited through Danish municipalities and the Danish Agency of Family Law.
- Participants were assessed at baseline, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks using the Strength and Difficulty Questionnaire (SDQ) for emotional problems, mental well-being, and daily life impact.
Main Results:
- The study is designed to analyze primary outcomes including emotional problem symptoms (SDQ), mental well-being difficulties (SDQ-Total), and impact on daily life (SDQ-Impact) at 12 weeks.
- Data will be analyzed using generalized estimating equations to account for nested data within families.
- Results will indicate the effectiveness of the online intervention compared to a wait-list control group.
Conclusions:
- Digital interventions can provide a viable and effective alternative to traditional support for children experiencing parental relationship dissolution.
- This study will inform the development of scalable, evidence-based digital mental health solutions for a vulnerable youth population.
- Findings will contribute to understanding the efficacy of online psycho-social support in mitigating the negative impacts of parental separation on children.
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