Process Evaluation of a Parenting Program for Low-Income Families in South Africa
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| Title: | Process Evaluation of a Parenting Program for Low-Income Families in South Africa |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Lachman, Jamie M., Kelly, Jane, Cluver, Lucie, Ward, Catherine L., Hutchings, Judy, Gardner, Frances |
| Source: | Research on Social Work Practice. Feb 2018 28(2):188-202. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2018 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Adult Education |
| Descriptors: | Mixed Methods Research, Program Evaluation, Cooperative Learning, Foreign Countries, Parent Education, Parenting Skills, Risk, Prevention, Child Abuse, Attendance, Check Lists, Fidelity, Parent Attitudes, Discipline, Evidence Based Practice, Cultural Awareness, Focus Groups, Low Income, Parent Child Relationship, Toddlers, Young Children, Children, Randomized Controlled Trials, Semi Structured Interviews |
| Geographic Terms: | South Africa (Cape Town) |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1049731516645665 |
| ISSN: | 1049-7315 |
| Abstract: | Objective: This mixed-methods process evaluation examined the feasibility of a parenting program delivered by community facilitators to reduce the risk of child maltreatment in low-income families with children aged 3-8 years in Cape Town, South Africa (N = 68). Method: Quantitative measures included attendance registers, fidelity checklists, satisfaction surveys, and engagement in home practice activities. Qualitative data included parent interviews, facilitator focus groups, and transcripts from parent groups and facilitator supervision sessions. Results: Quantitative results show high levels of participant involvement, implementation, and acceptability. Thematic analyses identified seven themes related to program feasibility: (a) supporting participant involvement, (b) engagement in collaborative learning, (c) strengthening facilitator competency, (d) delivering nonviolent discipline skills, (e) contextualizing content, (f) receptivity to existing practices, and (g) resistance to new skills. Discussion: Findings suggest that parenting programs derived from evidence-based principles may be feasible in South Africa when situated within a culturally relevant context. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 67 |
| Entry Date: | 2018 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1166313 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Objective: This mixed-methods process evaluation examined the feasibility of a parenting program delivered by community facilitators to reduce the risk of child maltreatment in low-income families with children aged 3-8 years in Cape Town, South Africa (N = 68). Method: Quantitative measures included attendance registers, fidelity checklists, satisfaction surveys, and engagement in home practice activities. Qualitative data included parent interviews, facilitator focus groups, and transcripts from parent groups and facilitator supervision sessions. Results: Quantitative results show high levels of participant involvement, implementation, and acceptability. Thematic analyses identified seven themes related to program feasibility: (a) supporting participant involvement, (b) engagement in collaborative learning, (c) strengthening facilitator competency, (d) delivering nonviolent discipline skills, (e) contextualizing content, (f) receptivity to existing practices, and (g) resistance to new skills. Discussion: Findings suggest that parenting programs derived from evidence-based principles may be feasible in South Africa when situated within a culturally relevant context. |
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| ISSN: | 1049-7315 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1049731516645665 |
