'Living with Teenagers': feasibility study of a peer-led parenting intervention for socially disadvantaged families with adolescent children

Michelson, Daniel; Ben-Zion, Ilan; James, Alana I.; Draper, Lucy; Penney, Caroline; Day, Crispin

doi:10.1136/archdischild-2013-304936

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“…Peer-led interventions have also become increasingly common in child health settings, mostly involving parents but some including young people. Approaches range from structured, manualized programs for groups (eg, EPEC, a parenting program delivered by parents drawn from the local community) 17 to those such as Scope’s “Face to Face,” 18 which trains parents who have had similar experiences (eg, parenting a child with a disability), who then act as befrienders in person, by phone, or email. Positive qualitative outcomes, as identified in a systematic review of peer support for parents of children with disabling conditions, 19 include shared social identity, learning from the experiences of others, and personal growth.…”

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Feasibility of Parent-to-Parent Support in Recently Diagnosed Childhood Diabetes

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PurposeThe purpose of this study was to develop and test the feasibility of a parent-to-parent support intervention for parents whose child has recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in the United Kingdom.MethodsThe research team conducted a formative evaluation, working with parents to design an individual-level parent-to-parent support intervention. Issues of recruitment, uptake, attrition, pattern of contact, and intervention acceptability were assessed.ResultsA US program was adapted in collaboration with a parents’ advisory group. Of 19 parents nominated as potential mentors by their pediatric diabetes specialist nurses, 12 (63%) volunteered and 11 continued for the 12-month intervention period. Thirty-three children were diagnosed with diabetes in the study period, with 25 families eligible to participate as recipients of the intervention; 9 parents from 7 of those families participated, representing 28% of those eligible. Feedback from parents and clinic staff identified peer support as a welcome service. Lessons were learned about the nature of the supporting relationship (eg, proximity, connectedness, and managing endings) that will enhance the design of future peer support programs.ConclusionsParent-to-parent support in the context of newly diagnosed childhood diabetes in the United Kingdom is feasible to deliver, with good engagement of mentors and clinic staff. The program was acceptable to parents who chose to participate, although uptake by parents whose child had been recently diagnosed was lower than expected. The results merit further investigation, including exploration of parent preference in relation to peer support.

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Feasibility of Parent-to-Parent Support in Recently Diagnosed Childhood Diabetes

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“…Only the primary concern was used in analysis, as some parents were unable to nominate three concerns. CAMC is considered to be a sensitive alternative to prolonged direct observation by an independent observer and has been used to assess child outcomes in previous parenting intervention trials (Scott et al, 2001), as well as evaluations of EPEC more specifically (Day et al, 2012; Michelson et al, 2014).…”

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“…User satisfaction with EPEC-TA was assessed using the Training Acceptability Rating Scale (TARS). This self-report measure was adapted from previous EPEC evaluations (Day et al, 2012; Michelson et al, 2014), and rates nine items (e.g. ‘Did the group leaders relate to the group effectively?’) on a four-point scale (1 = not at all to 4 = a great deal ).…”

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‘Every day is hard, being outside, but you have to do it for your child’: Mixed-methods formative evaluation of a peer-led parenting intervention for homeless families

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Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry

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We conducted a mixed-methods, formative evaluation of a peer-led parenting intervention for homeless families. Participants were parents living in temporary accommodation with self-identified difficulties related to parenting an index child aged 2–11 years. An evidence-based programme (‘Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities’) was adapted for delivery with the target population in London, UK. We assessed feasibility in terms of session attendance rate, intervention completion rate and potential for impact on a range of parent-reported outcomes measures. Acceptability and appropriateness were examined by a user satisfaction measure and qualitative interviews. The intervention was delivered across three group cohorts ( N = 15). Thirteen parents completed the programme (including one parent who required two attempts). We found improvements in child behavioural difficulties, parenting knowledge and practices, while parental well-being and social support were unchanged. Participants were highly satisfied overall, with indications that the peer-led model mitigated negative expectancies of services and normalized experiences of parenting in challenging conditions. Parental self-care and ‘the good enough parent’ were strongly endorsed topics, although some content (e.g. timeout) was deemed impractical. These promising findings warrant further testing under controlled conditions.

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“…In comparison, very little research has been conducted on programs targeted specifically at providing parenting support to parents of adolescents, particularly among socially disadvantaged families. One study from the United Kingdom, however, indicated that a program designed specifically to support socially disadvantaged parents of adolescents was feasible and well-accepted by parents (Michelson et al, 2014).…”

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Parenthood: Disrupting the Intergenerational Transmission of Social Disadvantage

Burke

Dittman

2022

Family Dynamics Over the Life Course

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This chapter examines parenthood, arguably one of the most significant life course transitions in an individual’s life with consequences not just for the adults involved, but also children whose developmental outcomes are strongly influenced by parenting styles, practices and resources. We examine how parenting practices are influenced by social disadvantage, including disadvantage at the individual, family and community levels, arguing that this influence is complex and multi-directional, with reciprocal associations among children, parents, family systems and the broader social and economic ecology. Parenting support programs are an important means of interrupting the intergenerational transmission of disadvantage, but these programs require rigorous evaluation to ensure optimal use of resources and outcomes for children. We conclude by drawing attention to the need for programs that support parenting across all stages of the life course, including during emerging adulthood and grandparenthood.

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'Living with Teenagers': feasibility study of a peer-led parenting intervention for socially disadvantaged families with adolescent children

Abstract: Peer-led parenting groups are feasible and potentially effective for supporting parents of adolescents living in socially disadvantaged communities. These findings warrant more rigorous testing under controlled conditions.

Cited by 11 publications

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Feasibility of Parent-to-Parent Support in Recently Diagnosed Childhood Diabetes

Feasibility of Parent-to-Parent Support in Recently Diagnosed Childhood Diabetes

‘Every day is hard, being outside, but you have to do it for your child’: Mixed-methods formative evaluation of a peer-led parenting intervention for homeless families

Parenthood: Disrupting the Intergenerational Transmission of Social Disadvantage

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