Outcome Evaluation of a Community Center-Based Program for Mothers at High Psychosocial Risk
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| Title: | Outcome Evaluation of a Community Center-Based Program for Mothers at High Psychosocial Risk |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Rodrigo, Maria Jose, Maiquez, Maria Luisa, Correa, Ana Delia, Martin, Juan Carlos, Rodriguez, Guacimara |
| Source: | Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal. Sep 2006 30(9):1049-1064. |
| Availability: | Elsevier. 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32887-4800. Tel: 877-839-7126; Tel: 407-345-4020; Fax: 407-363-1354; e-mail: usjcs@elsevier.com; Web site: http://www.elsevier.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2006 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: | Mothers, At Risk Persons, Family Programs, Parent Child Relationship, Child Rearing, Control Groups, Parent Attitudes, Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | Spain |
| ISSN: | 0145-2134 |
| Abstract: | Objective: This study reported the outcome evaluation of the "Apoyo Personal y Familiar" (APF) program for poorly-educated mothers from multi-problem families, showing inadequate behavior with their children. APF is a community-based multi-site program delivered through weekly group meetings in municipal resource centers. Method: A total of 340 mothers referred by the municipal social services of Tenerife, Spain were assessed; 185 mothers participated in the APF program that lasted 8 months, and 155 mothers were in the control group. Pre-post test comparisons for the intervention group and post-test comparisons with the control group on self-rating measures of maternal beliefs, personal agency and child-rearing practices were performed. Multivariate tests, t tests and effect sizes (ES) were calculated to determine the program effectiveness on the outcome measures. Results: Mothers' support of nurturist and nativist beliefs and the reported use of Neglect-permissive and Coercive practices significantly decreased after program completion whereas the reported use of Inductive practices significantly increased. Increases in self-efficacy, internal control and role difficulty were also significant in relation to those of the control group. The program was especially effective for older mothers, with fewer children, living in a two-parent family, in urban areas and with either low or medium educational levels. Conclusion: The program was very effective in changing the mothers' perceived competences and modestly effective in changing their beliefs about child development and education and reported child-rearing practices. Changes in personal agency are very important for at-risk parents who feel helpless and with no control over their lives. |
| Abstractor: | Author |
| Entry Date: | 2006 |
| Access URL: | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/01452134 |
| Accession Number: | EJ744949 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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