A randomised controlled trial of a couple-based program for the transition to parenthood. [ 2005 - 2007 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof W Kim Halford (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Debra Creedy

Brief description Couples who become parents face a very important and potentially very rewarding task: working together to raise their child. The current research evaluates the effects of a couple-based education program for people having their first child. The program helps couples develop realistic expectations about parenthood and effective ways of supporting each other as parents. The program also helps partners to understand and promote positive infant development, to enhance their couple communication, and to promote a positive couple relationship while parenting. The program is offered through one face-to-face workshop held during the late stage of pregnancy, and then a home-based learning package consisting of a mix of videotaped information packages, reading and telephone based sessions with a psychologist. The overall aim is to produce an easily accessible support program for new parents that will enhance a couple's relationship with each other and their child. It is hoped this will reduce problems and enhance enjoyment of people becoming parents.

Funding Amount $AUD 553,750.00

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant