The Happy Family Project

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The Happy Families Project was a RCT-designed effectiveness trial of a family-systems level intervention to improve communication and conflict resolution, thereby reducing stress and supporting mental health and other outcomes. Another goal of the study was to evaluate organizational and other factors that impact the ultimate implementation and scalability of the program in community settings. The proposed sample size for this study is 600 demographically diverse three-person families. The program was implemented in community settings located in three cities in Indiana (i.e. South Bend, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis).

Investigators

  1. Older balding man with light skin, wearing a light blue shirt and a yellow and blue plaid tie, smiling gently.

    John Borkowski

    Professor Emeritus

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    E. Mark Cummings

    William J. Shaw Center for Children and Families Professor

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