Helping children cope during high-conflict divorces
Official title: Promoting Parallel Parenting: Putting Children First during High-Conflict Divorce and Separation (PCF)
Funded at Iris Media, INC. · NIH-11294371 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping kids aged 0-11 who are affected by their parents' ongoing conflicts during and after a divorce, by creating special programs for parents to learn how to manage their disagreements better and support their children's emotional health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Iris Media, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $899,647 |
| NIH project number | 4R44HD111084-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11294371 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 who are experiencing parental divorce or separation characterized by high inter-parental conflict.
✕Less likely to help
Children whose parents are not experiencing high inter-parental conflict during divorce or separation may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and evaluating interventions aimed at reducing the negative impacts of high inter-parental conflict (HIC) on children during and after parental divorce or separation. It recognizes that while divorce is common, the ongoing conflict between parents can lead to significant behavioral and psychological issues for children. The project will create tailored parenting education programs that address the unique challenges faced by families experiencing HIC, aiming to improve outcomes for children aged 0-11. By implementing these interventions, the research seeks to promote healthier family dynamics and better emotional well-being for children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved emotional and behavioral outcomes for children affected by high-conflict divorces.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that targeted interventions can effectively reduce the negative impacts of parental conflict on children, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Iris Media, INC.
Eugene, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wendt, Adam John — Iris Media, INC.
- Study coordinator: Wendt, Adam John
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.