By “This study
investigated the targeted parent experience of parental alienation and
alienating behaviors. One hundred and twenty-six targeted parents
provided narratives in response to an open-ended question at the end of
an online survey. Braun and Clarke’s (2006) thematic analysis framework
was used to identify themes in the data. Six themes were identified
illustrating targeted parents’ experience of parental alienation and
alienating behaviors. Targeted parents described physical and emotional
distance separating them from their child, emotional and financial costs
associated with their engagement with “systems” such as legal systems
and child protection systems. They described poor mental health and
concern for their child’s psychological well-being. Targeted parents
considered alienating behaviors to be a form of family violence.
Additionally, targeted parents used active coping behaviors. It was
concluded that further research is needed to better understand parental
alienation. Mental health and legal professionals must collaborate to
optimize support for targeted parents.”Our thanks to Daniel for the link.
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