Helping children cope with stress from parental divorce
Promoting effective coping by children exposed to post-divorce interparental conflict to reduce risk for mental health problems
This study is all about creating helpful programs for kids to manage the stress that comes from their parents fighting after a divorce, and it’s designed to make sure these programs really work for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tempe, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10817143 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing effective programs to help children cope with the stress of interparental conflict following divorce. It aims to create preventive interventions that are based on solid theories and can be easily implemented. The approach includes training in intervention development, evaluation methods, and user-centered design to ensure the programs meet the needs of children. The research will involve workshops, hands-on training, and randomized controlled trials to assess the effectiveness of these interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are experiencing parental divorce and related conflicts.
Not a fit: Children who are not exposed to parental divorce or interparental conflict may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of mental health problems in children affected by divorce.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that interventions targeting children's coping mechanisms in stressful family situations can lead to positive outcomes, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Tempe, United States
- Arizona State University-Tempe Campus — Tempe, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: O'hara, Karey — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: O'hara, Karey
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 below.