Support for inter-parental conflict
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Children's internalising (emotional symptoms and peer problems) and externalising (conduct problems and hyperactivity/inattention) behaviours.Mental and Behavioural Disorders
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN10266960
- Lead Sponsor
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Ongoing
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 1400
Inclusion Criteria
1. Parent of child(ren) aged 8-14 years
2. High level of conflict with child(ren)’s other parent
3. Both parents willing to try a supportive intervention to reduce the conflict.
4. One or both parents must score <13 on the DAS-4
5. Referred by local authority staff in one of the 3 participating local authorities (Bristol, Dorset, and Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP)).
Exclusion Criteria
1. Current issues with substance or alcohol misuse in either parent.
2. Significant mental health diagnosis which is not currently well-managed.
3. Current domestic abuse or violence.
4. Current engagement in care proceedings or private family law proceedings.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Children’s internalising and externalising behaviours, measured using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (Goodman, 1997) ‘total difficulties’ sub-scale, at post-intervention.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method