Effects of a behavioral intervention with foster families: A randomized controlled trial
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.An online intervention significantly improved family hardiness and sibling relationships in foster care families. This sibling-inclusive approach promotes healing and well-being for children in foster care.
Area Of Science
- Child and Family Psychology
- Social Work Intervention Research
- Online Behavioral Health
Background
- Children in foster care face significant challenges to their health and well-being.
- Positive relationships within foster families are crucial for healing and adaptation.
- The study addresses the need for interventions to strengthen foster family dynamics.
Purpose Of The Study
- To assess the feasibility and acceptability of an online behavioral intervention for foster families.
- To explore the intervention's impact on relational quality, specifically family hardiness and sibling relationships.
- To analyze the mediating role of sibling relationships in improving family hardiness.
Main Methods
- A randomized control trial design was employed with 95 fostering families across the US.
- Participants engaged in a 4-week, online, self-paced behavioral intervention focused on child-caregiver relationships.
- Psychometrically validated questionnaires measured family hardiness, preparedness, and sibling relationship quality.
Main Results
- The online intervention led to a significant increase in family hardiness compared to the control group (Cohen's d = 0.97, p < 0.001).
- Positive sibling relationship scores significantly increased in the intervention group (d = 0.76, p < 0.002).
- Sibling relationships mediated 32% of the total effect on family hardiness scores, highlighting their crucial role.
Conclusions
- A sibling-inclusive online intervention effectively enhanced positive sibling relationships and overall family hardiness in foster care settings.
- The findings underscore the importance of supporting foster siblings and their inclusion in interventions.
- Implications suggest that interventions focusing on sibling relationships can positively impact outcomes for children in foster care.
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