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Ali Sarvestani1, Gholamreza Rajabi1, Mark Feinberg2
1Department of counseling, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran.
Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology
|August 1, 2025
Summary
This study tested the Family Foundations Program to improve co-parenting skills for new parents in Iran. The program aims to enhance parental well-being and relationship quality during the critical transition to parenthood.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Family Studies
- Public Health
Background:
- The transition to parenthood presents unique challenges to couple well-being and relationships.
- Effective, evidence-based couple-focused prevention programs are scarce.
- Co-parenting interventions show promise for supporting families.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the Family Foundations Program, a couple-focused intervention, in the Iranian context.
- To assess the program's impact on co-parenting quality, psychological well-being, relationship satisfaction, and conflict reduction.
- To examine the feasibility and acceptability of such programs in diverse cultural settings.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial design was employed.
- Participants received either the Family Foundations Program (in-person and online sessions) or standard care.
- Evaluations were conducted at pre-test (late pregnancy), post-test (10 weeks postpartum), and follow-up (2 months).
Main Results:
- This section is not available in the provided abstract.
Conclusions:
- Evaluating couple-focused programs in non-Western societies is crucial for broader applicability.
- This study addresses a gap in research by examining program effectiveness in a culturally distinct context.
Keywords:
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