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Meta-analysis of family-centered helpgiving practices research.

Carl J Dunst1, Carol M Trivette, Deborah W Hamby

  • 1Orelena Hawks Puckett Institute, Asheville and Morganton, NC 28806, USA. dunst@puckett.org

Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews
|November 6, 2007
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Summary

Family-centered helpgiving practices significantly impact parent, family, and child functioning. Relational and participatory approaches showed the strongest positive effects on outcomes closely linked to the helpgiving interaction.

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Area of Science:

  • Family Studies
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Intervention Science

Background:

  • Family-centered helpgiving is crucial for positive parent, family, and child outcomes.
  • Understanding the mechanisms linking helpgiving practices to functioning is essential for effective interventions.
  • A practice-based theory guides the investigation of these relationships.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To meta-analyze the relationship between family-centered helpgiving practices and parent, family, and child behavior/functioning.
  • To examine the direct effects of relational and participatory helpgiving on self-efficacy and outcomes.
  • To synthesize findings within a social systems framework for early childhood intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Meta-analysis of 47 studies involving over 11,000 participants from seven countries.
  • Data analysis guided by a practice-based theory of family-centered helpgiving.
  • Hypothesized direct effects of specific helpgiving practices on beliefs and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • A significant majority of outcomes were positively associated with family-centered helpgiving practices.
  • Relational and participatory helpgiving practices demonstrated the strongest influence.
  • The most substantial effects were observed on outcomes proximal and contextual to the helpgiving exchange.

Conclusions:

  • Family-centered helpgiving practices, particularly relational and participatory ones, are vital for improving family and child functioning.
  • The findings support a social systems perspective on early childhood intervention and family support.
  • Intervention strategies should prioritize direct, contextualized helpgiving interactions.