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Parenting interventions for families with refugee backgrounds: a randomized factorial, mixed-methods design study
Joshua Patras1,2, Merete Saus3, Marcela Douglas3
1UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway. joshua.patras@r-bup.no.
This study evaluates parenting programs for refugee families in Norway, assessing if interventions and feedback systems reduce parental stress and improve child behavior. Findings aim to establish evidence-based practices for successful integration.
Area of Science:
- Child and Family Psychology
- Public Health Interventions
- Sociology of Migration
Background:
- Parenting in new cultural contexts presents unique challenges for refugee families.
- Norway mandates parent training programs, including The Incredible Years (IY) and The International Child Development Programme (ICDP), for refugee families.
- These programs aim to enhance positive parenting and attachment behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of IY and ICDP parenting interventions for refugee families in Norway.
- To assess the impact of a measurement feedback system (MFS) on intervention outcomes.
- To explore the experiences of refugee families participating in parenting programs.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-method, randomized factorial design study.
- Random assignment to either IY or ICDP intervention groups, with or without MFS.
- Qualitative interviews to explore family experiences; quantitative data collected via a phone app (MittEcho).
Main Results:
- (Study results are pending publication) The study aims to determine if interventions and MFS reduce parental stress and improve child behavior, resilience, and parental mental health.
- (Study results are pending publication) Qualitative data will illuminate the integration experiences of refugee families.
- (Study results are pending publication) Quantitative data will provide insights into the efficacy of the parenting interventions and feedback system.
Conclusions:
- This research seeks to inform evidence-based practices for supporting refugee families' integration in Norway.
- Findings will address whether parenting interventions can normalize challenges, reduce stress, and equip parents with tools for improved well-being.
- The study aims to contribute to the establishment of effective, culturally sensitive support systems for families navigating new environments.
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