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Building social support systems through a babysitting exchange program.

Jeanne A Douglas1, Leonard A Jason1

  • 1Psychology Department.

The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
|January 1, 1986
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A babysitting exchange program saw increased usage as women formed groups. Approximately half found it useful, with no difference in impact between high-stressed and low-stressed mothers, suggesting potential for social support networks.

Area of Science:

  • Social sciences
  • Sociology
  • Community programs

Background:

  • Developing effective social support networks is crucial for mothers.
  • Parenting can be stressful, necessitating practical support solutions.
  • Community-based initiatives can foster mutual aid among families.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development and utilization of a babysitting exchange program.
  • To assess the perceived usefulness and continuation intentions of participants.
  • To examine the program's impact on mothers with varying stress levels.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative description of the program's implementation process.
  • Analysis of user engagement trends and group formation.
  • Surveys or interviews to gauge participant satisfaction and stress level impact.

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Main Results:

  • Consistent growth in program usage observed.
  • Women successfully formed small groups and compatible pairs.
  • Around 50% of participants found the exchange useful and intended to continue.
  • No significant differential impact was found between high-stressed and low-stressed mothers.

Conclusions:

  • The babysitting exchange program demonstrated feasibility and user engagement.
  • The program's utility was recognized by a substantial portion of participants.
  • Findings offer insights into designing and evaluating community-based social support systems for parents.