Dimensions of conflict for separated families index: An index for family courts

Rachel Birnbaum; Lynn McCleary; Michael Saini; Nicholas Bala

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.02.046

Dimensions of conflict for separated families index: An index for family courts

Rachel Birnbaum^*, Lynn McCleary, Michael Saini, Nicholas Bala

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Many services and interventions focus on assisting separated families experiencing high conflict. Yet, little research has focussed on identifying and distinguishing levels of conflict. This research tested reliability and validity of an Index based on assessing 15 dimensions of conflict typical of high conflict in separation. Seventy-seven mothers and 47 fathers receiving services from family courts or social service agencies were assessed by two raters for inter-rater reliability. Internal consistency was high, with Cronbach's alpha = 0.94 (mothers) and 0.96 (fathers). Inter-rater reliability was high, with ICC = 0.85 (mothers) and 0.83 (fathers). Preliminary evidence of validity was found comparing scores on the index to scores on the Conflict Tactics Scale and the Ahron's Quality of Coparenting Communication Scale.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	191-196
Number of pages	6
Journal	Children and Youth Services Review
Volume	88
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.02.046
State	Published - May 2018
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Conflict index
High conflict separation
Measure
Separation and divorce
Triage in family disputes

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