Reducing conflict between parents to help children's mental health after divorce
Theory-driven, human-centered design-based adaptation and pilot test of an intervention to reduce interparental conflict to prevent children's mental health problems after separation/divorce
This study is working on a new program to help parents who have recently separated or divorced get along better, so their kids can be happier and healthier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tempe, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10850954 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing an intervention aimed at reducing interparental conflict (IPC) among parents who have recently separated or divorced. By utilizing human-centered design methods, the project seeks to create an engaging and effective program that can be adopted by family courts to support high-conflict parents. The intervention is based on previously successful strategies and aims to address the mental health risks faced by children exposed to high levels of IPC. The ultimate goal is to improve children's mental health outcomes by fostering healthier co-parenting relationships.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years whose parents are experiencing high levels of conflict during or after separation or divorce.
Not a fit: Children whose parents are not experiencing significant conflict or who are not undergoing separation or divorce may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the mental health and well-being of children affected by parental divorce.
How similar studies have performed: Previous interventions aimed at reducing interparental conflict have shown success in controlled trials, indicating potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Tempe, United States
- Arizona State University-Tempe Campus — Tempe, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wolchik, Sharlene Ann — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: Wolchik, Sharlene Ann
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.