Simple Interactions: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Relational Training for Adults Who Work with Young People across Settings

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  • Author(s): Akiva, Thomas (ORCID Akiva, Thomas (ORCID 0000-0003-1872-0316); White, Annie M. (ORCID White, Annie M. (ORCID 0000-0003-0888-0412); Colvin, Sharon (ORCID Colvin, Sharon (ORCID 0000-0002-0576-462X); DeMand, Alex; Page, Lindsay C. (ORCID Page, Lindsay C. (ORCID 0000-0001-5932-6791)
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Applied Developmental Science. 2022 26(2):375-388.
  • Publication Date:
    2022
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      14
    • Subject Terms:
      Interpersonal Relationship; Adults; Youth; Interaction; Professional Development; Satisfaction; Attitude Change; Workshops; Youth Programs; After School Programs; Professional Personnel; Randomized Controlled Trials
    • Accession Number:
      10.1080/10888691.2020.1819809
    • ISSN:
      1088-8691
      1532-480X
    • Abstract:
      Research across multiple fields finds that adult-youth relationships are key influencers of development; however, professional learning about relational practice is limited. This suggests the need for targeted, efficient ways to help adults improve relational practice. We present a randomized controlled trial of Simple Interactions, a strength-based professional development approach during which participants reflect on short videos of themselves interacting with young people using a dialogic protocol. Participating staff expressed high satisfaction with Simple Interactions, rating an average of 4.56 out of 5.00 on a 7-item composite measure. We saw an experimental effect for belief change, with treatment group staff after the workshops rating relational practice as more important than control group staff. We did not see an experimental effect for relational practice, perhaps due to substantial challenges around workshop attendance. The findings are promising for the innovation and suggest more engagement may be necessary to see change in practice.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2022
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1345369