Efficacy of Co-Parenting for Successful Kids: A Longitudinal Pilot Investigation. Issue 8 (17th November 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Choi, Jeong-Kyun; Wang, Dan; Reddish, Linda; Brand, Gail
• Is Part Of: Journal of divorce & remarriage. Volume 60:Issue 8(2019)
• Page Start: 630
• Page End: 644
• Publication Date: 2019-11-17
• Subjects: Co-parenting -- efficacy -- longitudinal -- parenting stress -- self-efficacy -- anger; Divorce -- Law and legislation -- United States -- Periodicals; Divorce -- Periodicals; Remarriage -- Periodicals; 306.89
• DOI: 10.1080/10502556.2019.1619383
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1050-2556

Abstract

ABSTRACT: With a sample of 155 divorcing parents, this study examined the efficacy of a co-parenting program titled Co-Parenting for Successful Kids (CPSK). A prospective longitudinal cohort study was used to assess parental outcomes at multiple time points (i.e., pre-test, post-test, and three-month follow-up). Using validated scales, we measured parenting stress, parenting self-efficacy, and parental anger over time. The results indicated that the participants experienced reduced parenting stress and parental anger, and increased parenting self-efficacy after completion of the co-parenting program. Co-parenting interventions to help divorcing parents with stress management, and continuously work together collaboratively in raising their children should be encouraged.