Parenting Research Program - Earn $150
Published: 2010-02-03
IRIS Media's Two Families Now - Research Program - Earn $150
Seeking Parents to Evaluate Online Program that Buffers the Impact of Divorce on Children
EUGENE, Ore. — Parents experiencing separation and divorce must act quickly to take advantage of a unique opportunity through IRIS Media Inc., a media development and behavioral research firm. The company is seeking parents to evaluate “Two Families Now: Effective Parenting During Separation and Divorce,” a new program aiming to support the health and well-being of parents and children. The deadline to apply for participation is May 17.
Because the program is in development, it’s free for participating parents. In fact, parents will receive $150 for their full participation in the study. The results will be used to help other parents and the study is completely confidential. Prospective participants can review eligibility requirements and complete an application by visiting the Two Families Now Research Study. Participating parents will learn effective skills to help protect their families from the stress of separation and divorce, and to strengthen ongoing relationships. The program teaches parents how to handle stress and co-parent conflict, and how to parent more effectively during this difficult time. The program offers perspectives on children’s developmental needs, on practically useful skills, and on satisfying court-mandated parent-education requirements. A five-hour time commitment is all that is required, with parents participating on their own schedule, using IRIS Media’s online videos, podcasts, interactive exercises, discussion forums, printable handouts and journaling tool.
According to Laura Jones, Ph.D, a developmental psychologist and co-investigator of the program, when families are split apart, often it’s the children who pay the biggest price. Separation and divorce can lead to feelings of loss, stress, guilt, anxiety and other intense emotions for children. “For an already taxed parent, dealing with a child’s emotional distress can seem like an overwhelming prospect,” she notes. “We hope to give separating and divorcing parents the tools that will ease their stress and equip them to improve the outcomes for their children.”
The program is funded by a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
About “Two Families Now: Effective Parenting During Separation and Divorce”
An online program designed to help lessen the impacts of divorce on children, “Two Families Now: Effective Parenting During Separation and Divorce” is being developed by the media development and behavioral research firm, IRIS Media Inc. The program is funded by a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Once completed, the program will help separating and divorcing parents protect and support their children through the divorce transition. For more information visit IRIS Media Inc.'s Two Families Now Research Study page
Author: Kai Davis
