Efficacy of Co-Parenting for Successful Kids: A Longitudinal Pilot Investigation |
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| Authors: | Jeong-Kyun Choi Dan Wang Linda Reddish Gail Brand |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraskajchoi@unl.edu https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3121-4960;3. Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska;4. Nebraska Extension-Douglas-Sarpy County, Omaha, Nebraska;5. Nebraska Extension-State Wide, Grand Island, Nebraska |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACTWith 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. |
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| Keywords: | Co-parenting efficacy longitudinal parenting stress self-efficacy anger |
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https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3121-4960;3. Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska;4. Nebraska Extension-Douglas-Sarpy County, Omaha, Nebraska;5. Nebraska Extension-State Wide, Grand Island, Nebraska