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Evaluating a training program for parental educators

R A Fox1, E P Hennick

  • 1Marquette University Parenting Center, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881, USA. 6306foxr@vms.csd.mu.edu

Psychological Reports
|December 1, 1996
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This study trained parental educators to lead parenting classes for young children. Graduates effectively reduced harsh discipline and improved parent-child interactions, showing training program success.

Area of Science:

  • Child Development
  • Parenting Education
  • Family Psychology

Background:

  • Parenting education programs aim to improve family well-being.
  • Effective training for parental educators is crucial for program success.
  • Limited research exists on training community-based parental educators.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe and evaluate a training program for parental educators.
  • To assess the impact of trained educators on parenting practices.
  • To compare outcomes with classes led by a university instructor.

Main Methods:

  • Six staff and parent volunteers completed the training program.
  • Training program graduates led a 10-week parenting class series.
  • Parenting practices were assessed before and after the class series.

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Main Results:

  • Training improved educators' knowledge and comfort.
  • Parents in the trained educators' class reduced verbal and corporal punishment.
  • Parents increased nurturing behaviors and improved child behavior perceptions.
  • Outcomes were comparable to classes led by a university instructor.

Conclusions:

  • The training program effectively prepared parental educators.
  • Community-based educators can successfully deliver parenting interventions.
  • Further research is needed on training qualified parental educators.