A Multi-site Evaluation of Parent to Parent Programs for Parents of Children With Disabilities

This paper describes 2 approaches used to evaluate Parent to Parent mentoring programs in 5 states. Parents were assigned to either a treatment group or a waiting list comparison group. The treatment group participated in Parent to Parent for 2 months. Groups were compared on measures of coping, att...

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Published inJournal of early intervention Vol. 22; no. 3; pp. 217 - 229
Main Authors S. SINGER, GEORGE H., MARQUIS, JANET, POWERS, LAURIE K., BLANCHARD, LYNN, DIVENERE, NANCY, SANTELLI, BETSY, AINBINDER, JUDITH G., SHARP, MICHAEL
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.07.1999
SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
Subjects
Adolescents
Attitude Change
Children
Children with disabilities
Coping
Disabilities
Mentors
Parent Associations
Parent Attitudes
Parent Empowerment
Parents & parenting
Problem Solving
Program Effectiveness
Qualitative research
Social Support Groups
Stress Management
Young Children
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Summary:This paper describes 2 approaches used to evaluate Parent to Parent mentoring programs in 5 states. Parents were assigned to either a treatment group or a waiting list comparison group. The treatment group participated in Parent to Parent for 2 months. Groups were compared on measures of coping, attitude, and progress on addressing problems. Analyses showed statistically significant positive gains for the parents in the treatment group. Changes on a measure of empowerment were not statistically significant. A qualitative study based on consumer satisfaction interviews with parents provided insight into what makes the Parent to Parent program work. The findings support the value of Parent to Parent self-help programs as one component of a family support system.
ISSN:1053-8151
2154-3992
DOI:10.1177/105381519902200305