Online Divorce Education: Learning from Participants Who Want More

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Title: Online Divorce Education: Learning from Participants Who Want More
Language: English
Authors: Joshua J. Turner, Kay Bradford, David G. Schramm, Brian J. Higginbotham, Olena Kopystynska, Melissa M. Ferguson
Source: Journal of Human Sciences & Extension. 2021 9(1):66-83.
Availability: School of Human Sciences, Mississippi State University. PO Box 9745, Mississippi State, MS 39762. Tel: 662-325-6861; Fax: 662-325-8188; e-mail: jhse@ext.msstate.edu; Web site: https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/jhse/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 20
Publication Date: 2021
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Divorce, Parents, Adult Learning, Required Courses, Time Factors (Learning), Course Content
Geographic Terms: Utah
ISSN: 2325-5226
Abstract: Divorce education is designed for divorcing parents with minor children, and in a growing number of states, participation has become court-mandated to finalize a divorce. To increase accessibility, some states have adopted brief, online formats for divorce education programming. Evaluations are encouraging; however, less is known about how opinions on course length relate to participants' views on the benefits of their participation. This study analyzed qualitative data from parents (n = 41) who thought their mandated divorce education course was too short. Results indicate that participants thought the course increased their knowledge of divorce-related matters. They also suggested improvements related to course content priorities. These findings may inform Extension specialists, family life practitioners, and program planners working to improve the delivery of online divorce education programs.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1467602
Database: ERIC
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