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Predictors of parent involvement with institutionalized retarded children
American Journal of Mental Deficiency
|May 1, 1975
Summary
Parental involvement in institutions is predicted by six factors. Key predictors of low involvement include physical anomalies, developmental disparities, and parental relationship status.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Family Studies
- Institutional Care
Background:
- Parental involvement is crucial for institutionalized individuals.
- Understanding predictors of parental engagement is vital for improving support systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify biographical and psychological variables influencing family visits and parent conference attendance.
- To explore factors associated with varying levels of parental involvement in institutional settings.
Main Methods:
- Multivariate discriminant function analysis was employed.
- Twenty-two biographical and psychological variables were examined.
Main Results:
- Six significant predictors of parental involvement were identified.
- Predictors of low involvement included physical anomalies, developmental disparities (CA vs. social maturity), institutional distance, father's low occupational level, absence of maintenance payments, and parental divorce/remarriage.
- Factors predicting family visits and parent conference attendance were not identical.
Conclusions:
- Specific demographic, developmental, and familial factors significantly impact parental engagement.
- Targeted interventions may be necessary for families facing these challenges to enhance involvement.