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Kyrah K Brown1, Jerrise Smith1, Tamaya N Bailey2
1Department of Kinesiology, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX,USA.
Introduction:
Parents play a critical role in their child's participation in community-based intervention programs. Yet, their perspectives remain largely overlooked in the literature. This qualitative program evaluation used social cognitive theory to understand parents' motivators and barriers to participation in a community-based intervention program designed for children with motor skill difficulties.
Method:
Parents (n = 15) of children with motor skill difficulties enrolled in a community-based intervention program participated in semistructured interviews.
Results:
Thematic analysis revealed six motivators (child needs, satisfaction, perceived impact, affordability, design, and program culture) and three perceived barriers (parent knowledge, access, and accommodations).
Discussion:
Parents' motivators and barriers reflected a combination of personal and environmental factors consistent with social cognitive theory. This study revealed novel insight into program-related environmental motivators and barriers. Program leaders should consider ongoing evaluation and application of parental perspectives to optimize family participation and retention in community-based interventions.
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