Counselling Psychologist and Founding Editor of The Divorce Magazine
We’ve been contacted by Dr Sarah Foley, Lecturer in Developmental Psychology at the University of Edinburgh, about an exciting new research project exploring parenting after divorce or separation.
The Parenting After Divorce or Separation Study aims to better understand family life and children’s wellbeing in different post-separation child arrangements, particularly in families who have not gone through the court system.
This research will help inform future support for separated parents and their children, filling an important gap in what we know about post-separation family experiences.
Who Can Take Part?
The research team is looking to hear from parents who:
- Have children aged 4–8
- Live in Scotland or England
- Are comfortable taking part in English
- Have been separated for at least six months
- Have regular contact with their child
- Do not have a court-ordered child arrangement
What’s Involved?
If you take part, you’ll be asked to:
- Join a confidential online interview and complete a survey
- Optionally involve your child in child-friendly storytelling or game-based activities
(These are completely optional and designed to be fun and engaging for children)
Participation is entirely voluntary and confidential.
How to Get Involved
If you meet the criteria above, or know someone who does, you can learn more and register your interest here.
For questions about the study, you can contact Dr Sarah Foley directly at:
sarah.foley@ed.ac.uk
We’ll be sharing the findings of this important research once the study is complete. By taking part, you’ll be helping to build a deeper understanding of how separated families live, parent, and thrive, and how support can be improved in the future.