From Intent to Enrollment,Attendance, and Participation in Preventive Parenting Groups |
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Authors: | Jean E Dumas Jenelle Nissley-Tsiopinis Angela D Moreland |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Psychological Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, 47907, IN, USA;(2) Child Study Center, New York University, New York, NY, USA;(3) Department of Psychological Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA |
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Abstract: | Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to the process of engagement in preventive parenting groups, we tested the ability
of family and child measures to predict intent to enroll, enrollment, attendance, and quality of participation in PACE (Parenting
Our Children to Excellence). PACE is a prevention trial testing the efficacy of a structured program to promote effective
parenting and reduce risk of adverse child outcomes. Mothers of preschoolers (N=451) from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds participated at two sites. Results showed that mothers who stated
their intent to enroll reported relatively few time constraints but high levels of stress, as did mothers who enrolled. The
latter also experienced elevated levels of oppositional defiant child behaviors, indicating that the program reached families
who stood to benefit from it. Attendance, which was also best predicted by few time constraints, was high (with 49% of mothers
who enrolled attending 5 or more of 8 sessions). In turn, attendance predicted quality of participation (at 1 site only),
with mothers attending more sessions participating more actively and enthusiastically. Ethnicity and, with a few exceptions,
socioeconomic circumstances and site, were not significant predictors of intent, enrollment, or attendance. Results provide
qualified support for the TPB and illustrate its relevance to preventive research and interventions. |
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Keywords: | engagement recruitment and retention of parents parenting groups Theory of Planned Behavior |
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