Relational well-being (i.e., relationship satisfaction) Other
Conditions
Interventions
Randomization and Blinding
Couples are randomly assigned to the three treatment conditions (low dose, high dose, waiting list control) after completing measures at T1 by the study coordinator using bl
Sponsors
Swiss National Science Foundation
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Mixed-sex committed relationship of at least one-year duration. 2. Becoming parents for the first time. 3. Speaking and understanding German.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Have children from previous relationships. 2. Twins. 3. Mental disorders of the mother. 4. Currently in treatment for psychological, physical or relational problems. 5. Couples are excluded retrospectively if birth complications arise.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Relational skills are measured using couple observations (at 27th, 32nd week of pregnancy, at 14th week after birth, at 3 and 4 years after birth) and self report questionnaires (at 27th, 32nd week of pregnancy, 2nd, 14th, 40th week after birth, at 3 and 4 years after birth). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Individual and relational well-being (at every measurement point: 27th, 32nd week of pregnancy, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th, 14th, 12th week after birth, and 4 years after birth) and co-parenting are measured using self-report questionnaires (at 3 and 4 years after birth). 2. Child outcomes are measures using parent-report questionnaires (2nd, 3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th, 14th, 12th week after birth, and 4 years after birth) and parent-child observations (3 years after birth). | — |
Countries
Switzerland
Contacts
Public ContactGuy Bodenmann
Outcome results
None listed