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Is One Hour Enough? Evaluating Utah's Online Divorce Education Course Based on Course Length Satisfaction
Journal of Divorce & Remarriage
  • Joshua J. Turner, Utah State University
  • Olena Kopystynska, Utah State University
  • David G. Schramm, Utah State University
  • Brian Higginbotham, Utah State University
Document Type
Article
Publisher
Routledge
Publication Date
3-18-2019
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.

Citation Information
**Turner, J., **Kopystynska, O., Schramm, D. G., & Higginbotham, B. (2019). Is one hour enough? Evaluating Utah's online divorce education course based on course length satisfaction. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 60(7), 537-551. doi:10.1080/10502556.2019.1586231