(Healthy) couples in conflict situations and their children. No selection is made based on specific ICD-10 codes. Signs of stress are to be expected and will be recorded during the course of the study.
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Out of 60 families, 30 couples and their children (n>30) are randomly assigned to Arm 1 (with eCoach).
eCoach condition:
• eCoach-supported, web-based online training "PAARweise"
• PAARweise
Sponsors
Universität Heidelberg, Psychologisches Institut
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Parents: • German-speaking • at least 18 years old (realistically older) • in a (conflictual) partnership • at least one child between the ages of 11 and 17 living in the household • own smartphone with internet access children: • German-speaking • between 11 and 17 years old inclusive • own smartphone with internet access
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Parents: • no smartphone • no children or no children between the ages of 11 and 17 • no partnership at the time of registration Children: • older than 17 years or or younger than 11 years • no access to a smartphone • not living with at least one parent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| We are conducting a longitudinal study using Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) and repeated conventional surveys of users of the online training. After a first initial survey, a weekend survey will be conducted via EMA together with the saliva sample collection. After completion of the PAARweise training (after 2 months) and after 6 months, the EMA and saliva sample examination will be repeated. Finally, a 12-month follow-up is carried out by means of a conventional survey. The surveys are the same for the study participants in both study arms. The following features will be analyzed in cross-section and longitudinal section: Core characteristics of parent pairs: •Psycho(patho)logical stress: Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS; Nilges & Essau, 2021) •Satisfaction with partnership (CSI; Funk & Rogge, 2007) •Life satisfaction Core characteristics of children: •Psychopathology (SDQ; Goodman, 1997) •Life satisfaction (WHO-5) EMA adults: •Cortisol levels •Current mood and emotional state •Satisfaction with the partnership (CSI; Funk & Rogge, 2007) •Family climate •Partnership climate Morning assessment only: •Sleep quality Evening assessment only: •Conflicts during the day •Interpersonal behavior •Time spent with family members •Extraordinary events EMA children: •Current mood and emotional state •Psychopathology (SDQ; Goodman, 1997) •Family climate •Perceived climate between the parents Morning assessment only: •Sleep quality Evening assessment only: •Conflicts during the day •Time with parents •Extraordinary events | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| • Measurement of stress-responsive cortisol levels over time • Analysis of interaction and conflict behavior in everyday life • Differential social structure analysis of the sample • Comparison to a representative sample drawn from the Family Demographic Panel (FReDA): Control families with a similar socio-demographic profile will be drawn from over 20,000 participants using a matching procedure and compared with the study sample. The aim is to identify factors that influence access to web-based interventions for couples in crisis. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactLevin Friedemann
Max-Weber-Institut für Soziologie
Outcome results
None listed