1. Objectifs

Intentions :
The objective of the study is «to understand the views of children, parents, and PCs [parenting coordinators] on child inclusion in parenting coordination.» (p. 507)

2. Méthode

Échantillon/Matériau :
«This study involved 10 children and 14 parents from 10 families participating in a parenting coordination pilot project [in Montréal, Québec].» (p. 507)

Instruments :
Guide d’entretien semi-directif

Type de traitement des données :
Analyse de contenu

3. Résumé

Results show that «[m]ost of the children interviewed in this study expressed the importance of having a voice in the parenting coordination intervention. A majority (8 of 10) answered that children whose parents are involved in parenting coordination should have the opportunity to meet with a PC at least once.» (p. 509) Also, «[m]ost parents […] reported being in favor of child inclusion in parenting coordination. Moreover, the two parents whose child was not met by the PC over the course of the intervention expressed that they would have appreciated this possibility. The main arguments (themes) in favor of child inclusion that were prominent in parents’ discourse were as follows: […] Child inclusion allowed them, as parents, to better understand their child’s inner world; […] it allowed children to give the PC relevant information (data gathering); […] it provided a safe space for children to express their feelings; and […] it allowed children to give their opinions and feel like they mattered.» (p. 511) Finally, «participating PCs found child participation useful in all the cases where children were met. Child inclusion led the PCs to understand the children’s needs, wishes, and opinions, as well as to gain a better perspective of their family situations.» (p. 514)