Process Evaluation of a Parenting Program for Low-Income Families in South Africa

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      SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://sagepub.com
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Physical Description:
      15
    • Education Level:
      Adult Education
    • Descriptors:
      Mixed Methods Research
      Program Evaluation
      Cooperative Learning
      Foreign Countries
      Parent Education
      Parenting Skills
      Risk
      Prevention
      Child Abuse
      Attendance
      Check Lists
      Fidelity
      Parent Attitudes
      Discipline
      Evidence Based Practice
      Cultural Awareness
      Focus Groups
      Low Income
      Parent Child Relationship
      Toddlers
      Young Children
      Children
      Randomized Controlled Trials
      Semi Structured Interviews
    • Geographic Terms:
      South Africa (Cape Town)
    • Accession Number:
      10.1177/1049731516645665
    • ISSN:
      1049-7315
    • Abstract:
      Objective: This mixed-methods process evaluation examined the feasibility of a parenting program delivered by community facilitators to reduce the risk of child maltreatment in low-income families with children aged 3-8 years in Cape Town, South Africa (N = 68). Method: Quantitative measures included attendance registers, fidelity checklists, satisfaction surveys, and engagement in home practice activities. Qualitative data included parent interviews, facilitator focus groups, and transcripts from parent groups and facilitator supervision sessions. Results: Quantitative results show high levels of participant involvement, implementation, and acceptability. Thematic analyses identified seven themes related to program feasibility: (a) supporting participant involvement, (b) engagement in collaborative learning, (c) strengthening facilitator competency, (d) delivering nonviolent discipline skills, (e) contextualizing content, (f) receptivity to existing practices, and (g) resistance to new skills. Discussion: Findings suggest that parenting programs derived from evidence-based principles may be feasible in South Africa when situated within a culturally relevant context.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Number of References:
      67
    • Publication Date:
      2018
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1166313