Is One Hour Enough? Evaluating Utah's Online Divorce Education Course Based on Course Length Satisfaction

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Journal of Divorce & Remarriage

Volume

60

Issue

7

Publisher

Routledge

Publication Date

3-18-2019

First Page

537

Last Page

551

Abstract

Divorce education programs for couples with children have become mandatory in many states. State-specific courses vary in terms of delivery method and program length. Using data from 1,690 parents who participated in Utah's online divorce education course, this study examined program effectiveness based on course length satisfaction. Overall, results suggest the program was effective in obtaining its objectives; however, comparisons between groups revealed significant differences between satisfied and dissatisfied participants across all measures. Participants dissatisfied with course length reported greater uncertainty and disagreement that the course increased their knowledge of divorce-related matters. Possibilities for future research on course length satisfaction and program effectiveness are discussed.

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