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Multiple Family Groups for Child Behavior Difficulties.
- Source :
- Research on Social Work Practice; Sep2015, Vol. 25 Issue 5, p564-577, 14p
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Purpose: The Multiple Family Group (MFG) service delivery model to reduce childhood disruptive behavior disorders has shown promise in engaging child welfare–involved families. This qualitative study examines caregivers’ perceptions of factors that influence retention in MFGs among child welfare–involved families. Methods: Twenty-five predominantly Black and Hispanic adult (aged 26–57) female caregivers with child welfare services involvement participated in individual, in-depth interviews. Transcribed interview data were thematically coded, guided by grounded theory methodology. Emergent themes were subsequently organized into a conceptual framework. Results: Factors promoting retention included the quality of interaction among group members, group facilitators’ attentive approach with caregivers, supports designed to overcome logistical barriers, and perceptions of MFG activities as fun and helpful. Caregivers’ mental health and personal characteristics as well as children’s behavior also impacted retention. Conclusions: Findings suggest MFGs are acceptable for child welfare–involved caregivers. Modifications are suggested to tailor to setting and client characteristics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- MENTAL health services
BEHAVIOR disorders in children
PSYCHOLOGY of caregivers
CHILD welfare
CONCEPTUAL structures
FAMILY psychotherapy
GROUNDED theory
INTERPERSONAL relations
INTERVIEWING
RESEARCH methodology
PATIENT-family relations
QUESTIONNAIRES
RESEARCH funding
T-test (Statistics)
QUALITATIVE research
GROUP process
THEMATIC analysis
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
PSYCHOLOGY
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10497315
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Research on Social Work Practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 108996791
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731514543526