Evaluation of a couple-based program for promoting a positive transition to parenthood
A randomised controlled trial of the effects of Couple CARE (a couple-based program) for couples having their first child on couple relationship adjustment, individual partner mood and parenting competence.
Professor Kim Halford
300 participants
May 1, 2005
Interventional
Conditions
Summary
The aim of the study is to test the effects of a couple based education program (Couple CARE for Parents) with couples having their first baby. We will assign couples to receive Couple CARE for Parents or usual woman focused education and support. We predict that Couple CARE for Parents will enhance couple relationship satisfaction, individual adjustment and parenting.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- Couples are eligible if they are a. married or in a cohabiting heterosexual relationship of duration 6 months or longer; b.have a Dyadic Adjustment Scale score of 90 or above indicting no severe relationship distress; c. expecting thier first live born child.
Exclusion Criteria1
- (a) neither partner reports severe physical aggression or frequent less severe physical aggression have occured in the last 12 months, (b) neither partner is currently receiving treatment for a psychological disorder or for a couple relationship problem.
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Interventions
Couples are randomly allocated to either six 1-hour sessions (one per month until child is three months old) of a couple-focused psycho-education program entitiled 'Couple CARE for Parents'(CCP). Both programs are offered to couples expecting their first baby and continue until their first child is three months old.
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ACTRN12607000026426