Applied Research in Child Maltreatment: Practicalities and Pitfalls

Lutzker, John R.; Tymchuk, Alexander J.; Bigelow, Kathryn M.

doi:10.1207/s15326918cs0403_3

Cited by 53 publications

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“…These studies target behavioral change, but it might be argued also attempt to increase parents’ parenting repertoire (improving problem-solving capacities) and focus on discrimination training. For example, Lutzker and Bigelow (2001) describe medical care training that targets elements of visual attention and discrimination (i.e., knowing when spots on a child’s face warrant calling the doctor) and providing specificity in talking to the doctor’s office (e.g., giving more detailed and useful information). In light of the findings from this study, an argument can be made that these successful interventions are simultaneously working on behavior and social cognitive capacities.…”

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Intellectual Disabilities and Neglectful Parenting: Preliminary Findings on the Role of Cognition in Parenting Risk

Azar

Stevenson

Johnson

2012

Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities

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Parents with intellectual disabilities (PID) are over-represented in the child protective services (CPS) system. This study examined a more nuanced view of the role of cognition in parenting risk. Its goal was to validate a social information processing (SIP) model of child neglect that draws on social cognition research and advances in neuroscience. Mothers who had CPS child neglect cases were compared with mothers with no CPS involvement on a set of SIP factors. Mothers with low IQs were oversampled. As predicted, the Neglect group had significantly greater SIP problems than the Comparison mothers. SIP problems were associated with direct measures of neglect (e.g., cognitive stimulation provided children, home hygiene, belief regarding causes of child injuries). Further, for the direct measures that were most closely linked to CPS Neglect Status, IQ did not add significant predictive capacity beyond SIP factors in preliminary model testing. Implications for intervention with PID discussed.

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confidence: 99%

Intellectual Disabilities and Neglectful Parenting: Preliminary Findings on the Role of Cognition in Parenting Risk

Azar

Stevenson

Johnson

2012

Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities

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“…Dad2K is the manualized Parent-Child Interaction module of SafeCare (Lutzker & Bigelow, 2002) that includes six home visiting sessions focused on positive parenting. Per protocol, session 1 is a baseline assessment session during which fathers are introduced to the program, as well as assessed for challenges the father faces with parenting in daily routines and how the father currently interacts with his child.…”

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“…SafeCare is a behavioral parent training program delivered through home visiting that targets parental risk factors for child physical abuse and neglect (Lutzker & Bigelow, 2002). Unlike other parent behavioral programs, SafeCare was designed explicitly to be implemented with families at risk for maltreatment versus families with children exhibiting externalizing behavioral problems.…”

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Initial Findings from a Feasibility Trial Examining the SafeCare Dad to Kids Program with Marginalized Fathers

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Few studies have explored the direct impact of behavioral parent training programs on child maltreatment behaviors among marginalized, at-risk fathers. This feasibility study examined SafeCare® Dad to Kids (Dad2K), an augmented version of the evidence-based child maltreatment prevention program SafeCare, to determine the acceptability and initial efficacy of the program for improving father parenting skills and reducing maltreatment risk. Ninety-nine fathers were enrolled in the study and randomized to the SafeCare Dad2K Intervention (n=51) or comparison (n=48). Intervention fathers participated in 6 home visiting sessions and comparison fathers received parenting materials via mail. All fathers participating in the study completed a baseline and 8-week assessment (post-intervention) of maltreatment behaviors. In addition, intervention fathers completed feasibility and parenting skill measures. A significant main effect emerged indicating decreases for both groups in psychologically aggressive behaviors. No significant group by time findings emerged for child maltreatment behaviors. Father intervention completers endorsed high satisfaction ratings for the program and demonstrated significant improvements in targeted father-child interaction skills. Based on the high rates of acceptability and initial improvement in positive parenting skills, findings demonstrate the feasibility for involving at-risk fathers in behavioral parent training programs targeting child maltreatment prevention.

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“…Previous researchers have identified differential reasons for attrition in HV programmes, including (a) lack of interest (Lutzker, Tymchuk, & Bigelow, 2001;Stevens, Ammerman, Putnam, Gannon, & Van Ginkel, 2005); (b) lack of perceived benefits (Garvey, Julion, Fogg, Kratovil, & Gross, 2006;Holland, Christensen, Shone, Kearney, & Kitzman, 2014;Stevens et al, 2005); (c) lack of adherence to visit schedules (Ammerman et al, 2006;Wagner, Spiker, Gerlach-Downie, & Hernandez, 2000); (d) external distractions and unstable housing (Holland et al, 2014;Wagner et al, 2000); (e) confusion regarding programme expectations (Green, McAllister, & Tarte, 2004;Stevens et al, 2005;Wagner et al, 2000); (f) perceived intrusiveness of programme staff (Korfmacher & Marchi, 2002;Wingate et al, 2014); and (g) home visitor/parent match (Brooks-Gunn, Berlin, & Fuligni, 2000;Brookes, Summers, Thornburg, Ispa, & Lane, 2006).…”

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Retention and attrition in a home visiting programme: looking back and moving forward

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Lanzi

Johns

et al. 2016

Early Child Development and Care

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Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate retention and attrition in First Teacher, Alabama's Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) programme. Methods: Secondary data analysis was used to identify families that were most likely to leave through attrition; focus groups were conducted to discuss potential reasons for choosing to leave or stay in the programme. Results: Participants who were pregnant and under the age of 21 years were nearly eight times more likely to leave the programme than their peers. Focus group participants confirmed that it was frequently the relationship with their home visitor that influenced their decision to stay in the programme rather than leave. Conclusion: Based on social exchange theory, investigators observed that home visitors who seemed most successful at building and maintaining relationships with their clientele were women who expanded participant networks through an exchange of information and access to community resources. ARTICLE HISTORY

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Applied Research in Child Maltreatment: Practicalities and Pitfalls

Cited by 53 publications

References 22 publications

Intellectual Disabilities and Neglectful Parenting: Preliminary Findings on the Role of Cognition in Parenting Risk

Intellectual Disabilities and Neglectful Parenting: Preliminary Findings on the Role of Cognition in Parenting Risk

Initial Findings from a Feasibility Trial Examining the SafeCare Dad to Kids Program with Marginalized Fathers

Retention and attrition in a home visiting programme: looking back and moving forward

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