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Exploring family profiles in explaining heterogeneity in parenting program engagement and effectiveness.
Joyce Weeland1, Amaranta de Haan1, Stephen Scott2
1Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Summary
This study identified low- and high-risk family profiles in parenting programs. While profile membership predicted engagement, it did not predict the effectiveness of parenting interventions for disruptive child behavior.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Family Studies
- Intervention Science
Background:
- Parenting programs effectively reduce disruptive child behavior.
- However, individual family differences influence program outcomes.
- Understanding these differences is crucial for optimizing interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify distinct family profiles based on risk factors in the Incredible Years Parenting Program.
- To examine how these profiles relate to family characteristics.
- To determine if profiles predict program engagement and effectiveness.
Main Methods:
- Latent profile analysis of data from 772 families across six studies in four countries.
- Inclusion of child, family, and parenting risk factors.
- Assessment of program engagement (attendance) and effectiveness (behavior change).
Main Results:
- Two family profiles emerged: low-risk and high-risk.
- Profiles differed significantly in child and family risk factors, and severity of disruptive behavior.
- Profile membership predicted caregiver engagement but not program effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Family risk profiles are identifiable within parenting programs.
- These profiles influence caregiver engagement, highlighting the need for tailored support.
- Further research is needed to understand how family heterogeneity impacts intervention effectiveness.
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