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A parent advice package for family shopping trips: development and evaluation
H B Clark1, B F Greene, J W Macrae
1University of Kansas.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|January 1, 1977
Summary
This study developed and tested parent advice for family shopping trips, finding it effectively reduces child disruptions and enhances parent-child interactions, making it ready for wide dissemination.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Parenting Interventions
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Parenting challenges during family shopping trips are common.
- Effective, accessible advice can support parents in managing child behavior.
- Previous research highlights the need for practical parenting tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop parent advice for managing children during shopping trips.
- To test the effectiveness and usability of this advice.
- To prepare the advice package for widespread dissemination.
Main Methods:
- Development of a written advice package for parents.
- Systematic observation of 12 families using the package during shopping trips.
- Interviews with families to gather feedback on usability and effectiveness.
Main Results:
- The advice package significantly reduced child disruptions during shopping.
- Positive parent-child interactions increased when using the advice.
- Families found the package usable, effective, and popular.
Conclusions:
- The developed parent advice package is effective and ready for dissemination.
- The intervention shows promise for improving family shopping experiences.
- Further research and evaluation are recommended for future dissemination efforts.
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