Transformative change comes from more than structured content: Qualitative exploration of parent experiences of a post-separation group program
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Article Title | Transformative change comes from more than structured content: Qualitative exploration of parent experiences of a post-separation group program |
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ERA Journal ID | 6014 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Bayliss, Luke, Krishnamoorthy, Govind, Malhotra, Aastha, Beel, Nathan, du Plessis, Carol, Crathern, Jennifer, Hall, Stuart and Burton, Lorelle |
Journal Title | Family Relations |
Journal Citation | 72 (5), pp. 3067-3083 |
Number of Pages | 17 |
Year | 2023 |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 0197-6664 |
1741-3729 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1111/fare.12836 |
Web Address (URL) | https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/fare.12836 |
Abstract | Objective:In this research, we explore participant experi-ences of a post-separation parenting program as a protec-tive factor for helping with post-separation adjustment.Background:Separation is a difficult process for childrenand families. It often involves distress and conflict thatcan negatively affect well-being. Post-separation pro-grams are a protective factor to help parents adjust post-separation. However, there is a dearth of qualitativeresearch exploring how these programs help with post-separation adjustment.Method:In-depth semistructured interviews were con-ducted with a sample of 13 parents who had attended apost-separation program. Thematic analysis was used fordata analysis. Two reviewers independently coded datainductively, and coding was subsequently independentlyreviewed by a third reviewer.Results:Group processes accompanying the program helpedparticipants reduce distress in the acute post-separationphase. Participants reported enhanced management of per-sonal responses to the separation that contributed to personaldevelopment. Peer learning and support during this phasemay be a relatively unexplored area.Conclusion:Post-separation programs that normalize sepa-ration and include practical strategies for emotion regula-tion and effective communication may be helpful forindividuals’adjustment post-separation. |
Keywords | co-parenting, divorce education, divorce–stress–adjustment model, parentperspectives, parenting, thematic analysis |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 520199. Applied and developmental psychology not elsewhere classified |
Byline Affiliations | School of Psychology and Wellbeing |
CatholicCare Social Services, Australia |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/w13w3/transformative-change-comes-from-more-than-structured-content-qualitative-exploration-of-parent-experiences-of-a-post-separation-group-program
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