Do you have a 4-8 year old? Take part in new research study of separated parents 

We are posting this research recruitment request on behalf of Dr Sarah Foley of Edinburgh University. She has been in conversation with Shared Parenting Scotland since the development stage of her research concept. Sarah attended the July Edinburgh group meeting to explain the aim of the study’ to explore family life and children’s wellbeing in different post-separation parenting arrangements. 

Despite the growing number of parents sharing care (for example, 2-3 days a week, alternating weeks), very little UK research has been done which looks at family relationships and child wellbeing in these arrangements. This study aims to increase understanding of family life, provide co-parenting families with a chance to learn about other families in similar situations and inform policy and practice. 

The study is looking to recruit parents of 4 – 8 year olds who: 

Have regular contact with their child(ren) and co-parent with their child’s other parent 

Do not have a court-ordered child arrangement  

Have been separated for at least six months 

Are comfortable taking part in English 

Live in Scotland or England 

What does it involve? 

An online interview about your co-parenting journey 

A survey on family life, your wellbeing and child development 

Children are also invited to take part if they wish to – we have a game for you and your child and some picture and story-telling activities for your child 

As a thank you for your time, parents and children will receive a gift voucher. Participation is confidential and does not require all family members to take part. 

If you’re interested in being involved or would like to hear more about the study, you can sign up here

To find out more, or if you’ve any questions about the research, you can email Dr Sarah Foley who is leading the study: sarah.foley@ed.ac.uk. 

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