Document Type : Original Article
Researchers
1 PhD Student in Clinical Psychology, Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran.
2 Department of Clinical Psychology, Allameh Tabataba'i University.
3 Faculty of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Allameh Tabatabai University
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This study aims to compile and validate a cognitive-behavioral co-parenting training package and assess its effectiveness on maternal gatekeeping, parenting self-efficacy, and co-parenting relationships in mothers experiencing emotional divorce. Co-parenting plays a significant role in child development, yet in emotionally divorced families, parental collaboration and decision-making are often impaired. The objective of this research is to examine the effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioral training package in improving co-parenting relationships and reducing maternal gatekeeping behaviors. Through cognitive restructuring, enhancing parental self-efficacy, and improving communication skills, this training package assists parents in fostering more effective interactions with each other and their children. The results of this study could contribute to the development of more effective interventions for emotionally divorced families and offer solutions to strengthen parental cooperation and improve children's mental health.
This study aims to compile and validate a cognitive-behavioral co-parenting training package and assess its effectiveness on maternal gatekeeping, parenting self-efficacy, and co-parenting relationships in mothers with emotional divorce. Co-parenting, as a shared process in parental interactions, plays a crucial role in child development. However, in emotionally divorced families, the quality of co-parenting significantly declines. The goal of this research is to evaluate a cognitive-behavioral training package that seeks to improve co-parenting relationships by cognitive restructuring, enhancing parenting self-efficacy, and improving communication skills. This training package helps mothers reduce maternal gatekeeping behaviors and foster a more cooperative environment for child-rearing. Specifically, by applying cognitive-behavioral methods, mothers will be able to correct misconceptions about parental roles and move toward more empathetic and effective interactions with their partners. The findings of this study can contribute to the development of targeted and effective interventions for emotionally divorced families, playing a significant role in improving co-parenting quality and promoting the mental health of children.