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A Culturally Grounded Prenatal Coparenting Intervention: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial With Unmarried Black Parents
McHale JP, Stover CS, Dubé C, Sirotkin YS, Lewis S, McKay K. A Culturally Grounded Prenatal Coparenting Intervention: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial With Unmarried Black Parents. Journal Of Family Psychology 2022, 36: 479-489. PMID: 35084880, PMCID: PMC9646643, DOI: 10.1037/fam0000965.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsControl group mothersIntervention groupMonths postpartumGroup mothersPsychological intimate partner violenceIntimate partner violenceSelf-reported depressionTreat analysisControlled TrialsPrenatal interventionFirst babyDepressive symptomsUsual groupControl groupMother-father dyadsFCC interventionsMothersSignificant reductionInterventionPostpartumUnmarried mothersPartner violenceFather engagementConsultation sessionsGroup
2022
Agreement Between Mother and Father Reports of IPV in a Sample of Child Protection Referred Coparents
Stover CS, Shafai A, Kwinjo SJ, Farren AR, Mazany E, McFaul CJ. Agreement Between Mother and Father Reports of IPV in a Sample of Child Protection Referred Coparents. Journal Of Interpersonal Violence 2022, 38: 3489-3512. PMID: 35673943, DOI: 10.1177/08862605221107055.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbusive Behavior InventoryIntimate partner violenceHigh intimate partner violenceSubstance misuse problemsIntraclass correlationRace/ethnicityDepartment of ChildTreatment referralPsychological intimate partner violenceSubstance misusePoor concordanceMisuse problemsPartner concordanceReports of IPVIPV interventionsLow agreementMothersGreater concordanceConcordanceReportStandardized measuresPartner violenceAccurate assessmentBehavior InventoryTypes of violence
2015
The relationship between genetic attributions, appraisals of birth mothers' health, and the parenting of adoptive mothers and fathers
Stover CS, Zhou Y, Leve LD, Neiderhiser JM, Shaw DS, Reiss D. The relationship between genetic attributions, appraisals of birth mothers' health, and the parenting of adoptive mothers and fathers. Journal Of Applied Developmental Psychology 2015, 41: 19-27. PMID: 26316660, PMCID: PMC4547608, DOI: 10.1016/j.appdev.2015.06.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMother's healthPerinatal risksMental healthMothers' mental healthGenetic attributionsFathers' feelingsFathers' appraisalsAdoptive mothersInfantsMothersMothers' appraisalsHealthMonthsStandardized measuresDaily hasslesRiskBirth mothersParents' appraisalsAssociationParents' feelingsHostile parentingParenting behaviorsPrevention
2014
AN INITIAL EXAMINATION OF THE ASSOCIATION OF REFLECTIVE FUNCTIONING TO PARENTING OF FATHERS
Stover CS, Kiselica A. AN INITIAL EXAMINATION OF THE ASSOCIATION OF REFLECTIVE FUNCTIONING TO PARENTING OF FATHERS. Infant Mental Health Journal 2014, 35: 452-461. PMID: 25798495, PMCID: PMC4710356, DOI: 10.1002/imhj.21459.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReflective functioningParenting of fathersAttachment-based interventionsMaternal reflective functioningSelf-report measuresParental reflective functioningParent-child relationshipLow reflective functioningSubstance-abusing mothersTerms of attachmentMental representationsCaregiving behaviorDevelopmental interviewParents' capacityMental statesBehaviors of fathersParentingNew fathersFunctioningDrug useFathersViolence problemsChildrenSocioeconomic statusMothers
2012
Affective awareness in parenting of fathers with co‐occurring substance abuse and intimate partner violence
Stover CS, Spink A. Affective awareness in parenting of fathers with co‐occurring substance abuse and intimate partner violence. Advances In Dual Diagnosis 2012, 5: 74-85. PMID: 23710257, PMCID: PMC3660961, DOI: 10.1108/17570971211241903.Peer-Reviewed Original Research