Référence
Bussières, È.-L., Godbout, É., Lachance, V. et Drapeau, S. (2020). L’efficacité des interventions éducatives de groupe à l’intention des parents qui vivent une séparation conflictuelle : une méta-analyse. Canadian Psychology/Psychologie canadienne, 62(3), 252–266.
Résumé
Separation and divorce are common family realities. In 2016, almost 2 out of 10 children in Canada were living in single parent families and 1 child out of 10 was living in a blended family, mainly because of the separation of their parents. In light of this phenomenon affecting a large number of families, interventions have been introduced to help separating parents to develop better parenting and co-parenting skills. The main objective of this meta-analysis is to determine the effectiveness of group intervention programs for separating or divorcing parents in post-breakup conflict. The two key targets of the programs, improving co-parenting and parenting, will be examined. A second objective is to measure the moderating effects of different variables associated with the intervention and the participants, such as the type of intervention measures, sample characteristics, as well as the various methodologies employed in the included studies. In-depth research of the literature led to inclusion of 25 studies. The results suggest that group intervention for separating parents is effective in improving parenting skills, as well as identifying indicators of cooperation and co-parenting conflict (d = −.26; 95 %CI : [.15–.37]; Q = 135.96, p = .00; k = 25). The intervention format and the time elapsed since separation are significant moderators of this association. These results provide a relevant clarification of the type of program that is effective and about the clients who can particularly benefit.
