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The role of visits and parent–child relationship quality in promoting positive outcomes for children of incarcerated parents.

Authors :
Kremer, Kristen P.
Christensen, Kirsten M.
Stump, Kathryn N.
Stelter, Rebecca L.
Kupersmidt, Janis B.
Rhodes, Jean E.
Source :
Child & Family Social Work; May2022, Vol. 27 Issue 2, p206-216, 11p, 1 Diagram, 3 Charts
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

In the current study, we sought to determine the effects of parent visits on a range of psychological outcomes among children of incarcerated parents. Drawing on data from the Mentoring Children of Incarcerated Parents Enhancement Demonstration Project, a recent, large‐scale evaluation of mentoring programme practices, we hypothesized that ongoing contact would lead to an improved parent–child relationship which, in turn, would promote a range of psychosocial outcomes in children. Results of a structural equation model (n = 228) revealed a significant positive association between child's frequency of visits with their incarcerated parent and child–parent relationship quality, which in turn, was significantly associated with the child's life purpose and depression/loneliness. Findings from the current study shed light on the importance of children's visits with their incarcerated parent for later psychological outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13567500
Volume :
27
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Child & Family Social Work
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
156084360
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/cfs.12872