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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"Parenting programmes"”.
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Applying transformative learning theory to the process of parenting programmes. Parenting programmes: A piece in the education jigsaw?
… of the participants in the Incredible Years Parenting Programme. The parenting programmes are delivered within the realms of a home/school/community model and the study investigates the potential of the parenting programmes to build relationships between parents and mainstream education. It …
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Parenting programmes in South Africa: investigating design and evaluation practices
Parenting programmes have been shown to have wide-ranging benefits, including the prevention of behavioural and emotional problems in children as well as child maltreatment. The majority of research conducted on parenting programmes is from high-income countries, with little available knowledge on …
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Parenting programmes and self-efficacy: An investigation into the effectiveness of a programme in terms of change for parents and their children
… of family relationships and the quality of parenting to the psychological, social, physical and economic well-being of children has been well documented. The government has also emphasised the importance of supporting parents and has provided Local Authorities with additional funding. This …
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Predictors of Attendance and the Impact of Attendance on Outcomes for a Parenting Programme in Two Southeast Asian Countries
… at the hands of caregivers. Group-based parenting programmes show promise for reducing and preventing child maltreatment, as well as for improving positive parenting, child behaviour problems, and caregiver mental health. However, parenting programmes can only benefit families if …
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A theory and process evaluation of the parent centre's teen parenting programme in Cape Town, South Africa
… been increased momentum in the implementation of parenting programmes. Such programmes have been noted to be effective, with positive outcomes being observed in the parents and their offspring or children they take care of. Most of the evaluations on parenting programmes have been conducted in …
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An exploratory study on the factors influencing the parenting style choices of parents/caregivers enrolled in a parenting programme in Delf
This research study sought to identify the parenting styles employed by parents/caregivers enrolled in a parenting programme conducted by a non-profit organisation named Sakha Isizwe Development Organisation in the Delft community, as well as the various factors that influenced their parenting …
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Implementing family strengthening policy: an assessment of NGO experiences in the Western Cape, South Africa
… yet multiple, compounding stressors make parenting a difficult task. Government policies that aim to support families do so through committing to provide an ‘enabling environment' for caregivers to fulfil this central role. The South African Revised White Paper on Families represents one …
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Investigating the impact of a parenting intervention within a rural South African community: a longitudinal social network analysis
Colder, harsher parenting attitudes and behaviours negatively impact children's behaviour and development, and have been linked to heightened levels of violence towards children. Parenting interventions can improve outcomes by reducing violent and increasing non-violent parenting behaviours. I …
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My kids are then my life : mothering in the context of intimate partner violence
… the influence of their intimate relationship. Parenting programmes, in shelter and community settings within South Africa, which adopt a collaborative approach whereby abused women are actively involved in setting outcome goals, may assist abused women to focus on their positive maternal …
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Using Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) to improve parent-child interactions and child behaviour outcomes and to reduce parental dysfunctional discipline and stress: an embedded case study
… to provide an alternative therapeutic adjunct to parenting programmes through the use of Video Interaction Guidance (VIG). Concluding comments are outlined, providing a broad summary of issues previously discussed, leading to the rationale for the present study. This paper forms the first part of …
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Key discourses in Early Childhood Intervention : a case study of an Early Intervention City
… development in early childhood and advocates parenting programmes as a solution which will bring transformative change. The analysis of accounts from the field however demonstrated a high degree of critical engagement amongst parents/carers, programme providers and policy makers. Community …
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The parenting children course study: a quantitative and qualitative evaluation of a church based parenting intervention in the community
Introduction. Evidence based parenting programmes have been shown to improve parenting competence and reduce child behaviour problems. More rigorous evaluations of such programmes are needed. This study provides such an evaluation of The Parenting Children Course run by Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) …
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Participants' and implementors' views on the adaptation of the Parenting for Lifelong Health Teen Programme to address both violence against children and violence against women
This study collected views about how the Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) Teen programme might be adapted to include a more explicit focus on preventing VAW (in addition to its current strength in preventing VAC) and engagement of fathers for the Zimbabwean context. Violence against women (VAW) …
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Children affected by HIV/AIDS attending programmes to improve psychosocial well-being: current status and pathways to effective interventions
… Africa, there are a number of organisations and programmes providing care and support to children affected by HIV/AIDS. However, this strong programmatic focus on mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDS on children at community level has not been matched with concomitant research investment into the …
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Statistical models for survey data from multiple countries on a parenting intervention programme
… part of the guidelines is evidence-based parenting intervention programmes (PIPs) like Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH). This initiative, which involves the designing, testing, and disseminating of a suite of group-based, affordable, and adaptable parenting programmes for either young …
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“A study of the reading practices of parents with young children in Mitchell’s Plain.”
… under five years old is also recommended. Parenting programmes in various forms are also recommended to provide parents with the information and support needed to encourage frequent book sharing
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Korean families of a child with a disability: Parenting programme preferences and effectiveness of the Stepping Stones Triple P Program
… for parents to manage. The evidence-based parenting programme, Stepping Stones Triple P, has demonstrated effectiveness for reducing child behaviour problems, parental stress, and improving parenting practices. However, no research has investigated the parenting support needs and the …
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Promoting Positive Parenting and Supporting Child Development: Early Interventions Featuring Book Sharing and Play
… providing children with the best start in life. Parenting behaviour change and benefits for children can be supported in everyday, engaging child-parent interactions, such as book sharing and play. These enjoyable activities may offer realistic and meaningful interaction contexts that can be …
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Implementing the Incredible Years Parenting Programme in disadvantaged settings in Ireland: A process evaluation
… consequences. Controlled trials demonstrate that parenting programmes can be effective in reducing childhood behavioural problems, but much less is known about the processes of change or contextual factors that influence trial outcomes. Objective: This study involved a process evaluation which was …