Measuring Stigma for Seeking Parenting Help Among Head Start Fathers

Lanier, Paul; Frey, Joseph; Smith, Quinton; Lambert, Michael

doi:10.1086/691997

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“…Parents who experience adversity report experiencing stigma that is felt by the actions or inaction of others and also stigma that is enacted upon them [13]. Similarities across studies have found that parents report experiences of blame, avoidance, unwelcome attention, lack of offered support or interest, negative labeling, discrimination, and unhelpful advice [13,14,49,50]. Parental stigma is often not the direct result of parenting behaviors or children's actions but a reflection of societal expectations regarding what parenting behaviors and situations are good or bad, with parenting being judged as a binary construct [13].…”

Section: Parenting Stress and Parenting Under Scrutinymentioning

confidence: 95%

“…Children of parents who report high levels of stress and anxious or altered perceptions of their parenting behaviors in the face of adversity, such as natural disasters, have greater difficulties following an adverse situation [34]. A factor that is often associated with parenting stress is expectations about childrearing practices and behaviors [13,14].…”

Section: Parenting Stress and Parenting Under Scrutinymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…When a family experiences adversity, such as socioeconomic disadvantage or caring for a child with a disability, the expectations that they perceive, whether by society or self-imposed, have an additive effect on the emotional stress of the event itself [13]. The expectations of being good parents and being judged should they fail to meet social expectations of parenting responsibilities, play a significant role in adaptation and coping mechanisms available and utilized [13,14]. The very nature of identifying how parents can contribute to the development of resilience in their children, creates the expectation that this outcome is within their control and the perception of failure should it not occur [48].…”

Section: Parenting Stress and Parenting Under Scrutinymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Parental expectations and the perception of stigma can increase the stress experienced by adverse situations and deplete already taxed resources. In a society that places great emphasis on the quality of childrearing practices, the pressure that is placed upon parents to ensure optimal outcomes for their children is immense, and the way these practices and outcomes are judged can be harsh [13,14].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Parental Self-Efficacy and Parenting through Adversity

Scannell¹

2021

Parenting - Studies by an Ecocultural and Transactional Perspective

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This review examines the relationship between life adversities, parental well-being, parental self-efficacy, and social support as potential factors mediating parent-child relationships and children’s outcomes. Generally, research on adversity has focused on children’s experiences and the long-term impact of adversity on development and health trajectories. More recently, a focus on resilience and growth after adversity has received increasing attention. Existing literature has identified how parents can best support their children through adverse events and suggested parenting programs that emphasize skill-building to parent children who have experienced adversity. Yet often overlooked is the critical impact of adverse events on the parent and how this may interfere with the cultivation of an environment of support and increase stigmatization due to unmet parenting expectations. While parenting occurs in context, it is often judged based upon societal expectations of childrearing practices and optimal outcomes with little understanding of the factors that contribute to parenting behaviors. The experience of adversity has the potential to impact parental sense of competence and parenting practices. However, parental self-efficacy and social supports can play mediating role in the experience of adversity and parenting stress. The integration of these contextual factors allows for the development of expectations that are best suited to meet the needs of vulnerable family systems.

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Section: Parenting Stress and Parenting Under Scrutinymentioning

confidence: 95%

Section: Parenting Stress and Parenting Under Scrutinymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Parenting Stress and Parenting Under Scrutinymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Parental Self-Efficacy and Parenting through Adversity

Scannell¹

2021

Parenting - Studies by an Ecocultural and Transactional Perspective

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“…Notably, there were sex differences in response to this question, with a greater proportion of mothers than fathers strongly agreeing with this question. It is not possible to know whether these sex differences represent differences regarding perceived stigma around help-seeking for child behavior, as there is a paucity of research regarding fathers' perceptions of stigma especially in relation to participation in parenting programs (Lanier, Frey, Smith, & Lambert, 2017), and this could be the focus of future research.…”

Section: Importance Of Media For Destigmatizing Help-seeking For Chilmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluation of ‘The Father Effect’ Media Campaign to Increase Awareness of, and Participation in, an Online Father-Inclusive Parenting Program

Tully

Piotrowska

Collins

et al. 2018

Health Communication

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There is substantial evidence that parenting programs are effective in improving parenting and child mental health outcomes. While there is increasing focus on delivering parenting interventions online to increase their reach and dissemination, fathers are underrepresented in all formats of parenting programs. However, research suggests that father participation is important for intervention effectiveness. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a media campaign for increasing awareness of, and participation in, an online father-inclusive parenting program called 'ParentWorks'. An 8-week campaign was conducted in Australia via social media channels, digital display advertising, digital television, and radio. To assess the impact of the campaign, data were obtained from caregivers registering for ParentWorks during the campaign period (n = 848) and an 8-week comparison period that occurred 3 months later (n = 254). Additionally, a nationally representative sample of 2021 caregivers of children aged 2-16 years completed an online survey. Survey questions asked about exposure to the campaign, registration for participation in ParentWorks, and knowledge of the importance of father participation in parenting programs. Three times as many caregivers registered during the 8-week media campaign compared to the comparison period, and a significantly greater proportion of male caregivers registered in the campaign versus the comparison period. The online survey found that 11% of caregivers reported exposure to the campaign, and significantly more fathers than mothers reported exposure. Results showed that those who were exposed to the campaign were significantly more likely to endorse the importance of father participation in parenting programs, than those not exposed to the campaign. The findings indicate that media campaigns appear to be an effective method of increasing awareness of online parenting programs and enhancing rates of father involvement.

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