TY  - JOUR
AU  - Rodrigo, M.J.
AU  - Máiquez, M.L.
AU  - Correa, A.D.
AU  - Martín, J.C.
AU  - Rodríguez, G.
T1  - Outcome evaluation of a community center-based program for mothers at high psychosocial risk
LA  - eng
PY  - 2006
SP  - 1049
EP  - 1064
T2  - Child Abuse and Neglect
SN  - 0145-2134
VL  - 30
IS  - 9
AB  - Objective: This study reported the outcome evaluation of the "Apoyo Personal y Familiar" (APF) program for poorly-educated mothers from multi-problem families, showing inadequate behavior with their children. APF is a community-based multi-site program delivered through weekly group meetings in municipal resource centers. Method: A total of 340 mothers referred by the municipal social services of Tenerife, Spain were assessed; 185 mothers participated in the APF program that lasted 8 months, and 155 mothers were in the control group. Pre-post test comparisons for the intervention group and post-test comparisons with the control group on self-rating measures of maternal beliefs, personal agency and child-rearing practices were performed. Multivariate tests, t tests and effect sizes (ES) were calculated to determine the program effectiveness on the outcome measures. Results: Mothers' support of nurturist and nativist beliefs and the reported use of Neglect-permissive and Coercive practices significantly decreased after program completion whereas the reported use of Inductive practices significantly increased. Increases in self-efficacy, internal control and role difficulty were also significant in relation to those of the control group. The program was especially effective for older mothers, with fewer children, living in a two-parent family, in urban areas and with either low or medium educational levels. Conclusion: The program was very effective in changing the mothers' perceived competences and modestly effective in changing their beliefs about child development and education and reported child-rearing practices. Changes in personal agency are very important for at-risk parents who feel helpless and with no control over their lives. © 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
DO  - 10.1016/j.chiabu.2006.03.004
UR  - https://portalciencia.ull.es/documentos/5e3c341829995246bbf5c828
DP  - Dialnet - Portal de la Investigación
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