Characteristics and experiences of targeted parents of parental alienation from their own perspective: A systematic literature review
2018
Objective: The aims of this systematic literature review were to identify and
synthesise all relevant information about targeted parents’ characteristics and experiences from their own perspective. Method: The academic databases Web of Science, PsycINFO, PubMed,
EMBASE-ELSEVIER, The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and
conference abstracts were systematically searched from their inception until May
2018. The systematic review followed the preferred reporting items for systematic
reviews and meta-analyses protocol (PRISMA-P) and was registered in PROSPERO (ID = CRD42017062533). Results: Nine relevant articles were included after conducting inclusion criteria
and quality assessment. Data were collated and analysed using guidance on the
conduct of narrative synthesis in systematic reviews. Conclusion: Targeted parents report consistent stories about the nature of the alienation tactics used by alienating parents across the included studies. Targeted parents expressed dissatisfaction with legal and mental health system services
available to them. Further, despite feeling despair, frustration, and isolation, targeted parents appear to be resilient and seek out positive coping strategies. This
review showed that research on targeted parents from their own perspective is
sparse, and more studies are needed.
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