Abstract

Objectives: This study examines the implementation and effectiveness of Parenting Wisely, an Internet-based parenting skills intervention. The study assesses whether parents benefit from Parenting Wisely participation and whether the delivery format influences program effectiveness. Method: This study uses a quasi-experimental design. Participating parents ("N" = 144) come from a rural, impoverished, ethnically diverse county in a Southeastern state. The intervention is delivered via four formats: parents-only intensive workshop, parents-only 5-week group, parent and adolescent 5-week group, and parent and adolescent online format. Results: Findings show an association between Parenting Wisely participation and improvements in family problem solving, family roles, family involvement, parenting self-efficacy, parenting sense of competence, and decreased adolescent violent behavior. Effect sizes vary by delivery format. Conclusion: Positive program effects vary by delivery format and outcome. Practice implications are discussed.

Citation

Cotter, K.L., Bacallao, M., Smokowski, P.R. & Robertson, C.I.B. (2013). Parenting Interventions Implementation Science: How Delivery Format Impacts the Parenting Wisely Program. Research on Social Work Practice, 23(6), 639-650. Retrieved July 20, 2023 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/155043/.

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Keywords

• Behavior Problems
• Intervention
• Parent Education
• Parent Participation
• Parenting Skills
• Participant Satisfaction
• Predictor Variables
• Pretests Posttests
• problem solving
• Program Effectiveness
• Quasiexperimental Design
• Self Disclosure (Individuals)
• Social Work
• Web Based Instruction