TRANSITION OR NOT?: A Theory‐Based Quantitative Evaluation of Families In Transition

TRANSITION OR NOT? A Theory‐Based Quantitative Evaluation of Families In Transition

The article focuses on a quantitative evaluation of Families In Transition (FIT), a court‐mandated divorce education program. In this evaluation, the operationalization of the impact of FIT on its participants is guided by a social psychology theory. Findings indicate that parents view FIT as a valu...

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Published in:Family court review Vol. 41; no. 2; pp. 242 - 256
Main Authors: Yankeelov, Pamela A., Bledsoe, Linda K., Brown, Joseph, Cambron, Mary Lou
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Madison Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01-04-2003
Subjects:
Attitudes
Divorce
Education
Family law
Parents & parenting
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Summary:The article focuses on a quantitative evaluation of Families In Transition (FIT), a court‐mandated divorce education program. In this evaluation, the operationalization of the impact of FIT on its participants is guided by a social psychology theory. Findings indicate that parents view FIT as a valuable experience, and they gain in their attitude toward and likelihood to engage in child‐centered divorce adjustment behaviors from pre‐ to post‐FIT. Factors are highlighted, such as counseling and conflict status of the parents that affect the degree of influence of FIT. Implications for evaluations of these programs and for the structure of these programs are discussed.
ISSN:1531-2445
1744-1617
DOI:10.1111/j.174-1617.2003.tb00887.x