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An action research inquiry into a health visitor parenting programme for parents of pre-school children with

C Kilgour1, V Fleming

  • 1Lomond and Argyll Primary Care NHS Trust, Dunbartonshire, Scotland.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|September 30, 2000
PubMed

Insights

This study explored a health visitor parenting program for parents of preschoolers with behavior problems. The research found that a collaborative approach empowered mothers, increasing their understanding and self-esteem.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Social Sciences

Background:

  • Parenting programs are crucial due to the prevalence of preschooler behavior problems.
  • These issues significantly impact children, families, and society.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore a health visitor-led parenting program for parents of preschoolers with behavior problems.
  • To understand how critical social science methodology can inform parental education.

Main Methods:

  • Action research inquiry conducted in Scotland.
  • Utilized critical social science methodology to explore social realities.
  • Recorded and analyzed audio-taped group interactions.

Main Results:

  • Identified themes of enlightenment, empowerment, and emancipation within group interactions.
  • Demonstrated that a liberating, collaborative parental education approach is effective.
  • Showcased increased understanding and self-esteem among participating mothers.

Conclusions:

  • Health visitor parenting programs can effectively empower mothers of preschoolers with behavior issues.
  • Collaborative and liberating approaches enhance parental self-efficacy and understanding.
  • Further research into critical social science in parental education is warranted.

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