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Janice E Kilburn1, Cheri J Shapiro2, James W Hardin3
1South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness, 1300 Sumter Street, Suite 100, Columbia, SC 29201, United States.
Research in Developmental Disabilities
|September 11, 2017
Summary
Parenting intervention fidelity to manuals negatively impacted parenting style in early intervention. Focus on intervention delivery quality and facilitator-parent relationships may be more crucial for improving parenting skills.
Area of Science:
- Early intervention research
- Parenting behavior studies
- Disability support services
Background:
- Few studies examine both participant and facilitator behaviors in parenting interventions.
- Understanding factors influencing parenting style is crucial for early intervention effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between facilitator behaviors (fidelity, supervision) and participant behaviors (dosage, satisfaction) and parenting style outcomes.
- To explore the impact of adherence to intervention manuals versus quality of delivery on parenting outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 36 parents of young children with disabilities participated.
- Facilitator fidelity and supervision, and participant dosage and satisfaction were measured.
- Parenting style was assessed as the program outcome.
Main Results:
- Facilitator fidelity showed a significant negative relationship with improved parenting style.
- Facilitator supervision, participant dosage, and participant satisfaction did not significantly relate to parenting style outcomes.
- A surprising negative correlation between adherence to intervention content and parenting style was observed.
Conclusions:
- Intervention delivery process and quality may be more critical than strict adherence to content fidelity.
- The relationship dynamics between facilitators and parents in early intervention might outweigh the specific intervention content.
- Future research should consider the relational aspects and overall quality of intervention delivery in early intervention programs.
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