Trajectories of low‐income mothers’ and fathers’ engagement in learning activities and child socioemotional skills in middle childhood

Fagan, Jay; Cabrera, Natasha

doi:10.1111/sode.12647

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“…Future studies can focus on capturing father involvement in this 18-week treatment modality, and study it’s unique effects on child behavioral outcomes. Examining fathers is especially important given the ways in which racism, the COVID-19 pandemic, and their pernicious effects can affect minoritized fathers’ parenting ( Palkovitz and Fagan, 2021 ), and the fact that Black and Hispanic fathers’ early engagement in play and learning activities before their children are age 5 enhances child socioemotional and behavioral skills in middle childhood ( Fagan and Cabrera, 2022 ).…”

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An 18-week model of Parent–Child Interaction Therapy: clinical approaches, treatment formats, and predictors of success for predominantly minoritized families

Jent,

Rothenberg,

Peskin

et al. 2023

Front. Psychol.

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IntroductionDisruptive behavior disorders are among the most prevalent pediatric mental health referrals for young children. However, families from historically minoritized social identities have experienced disparities in treatment access, retention, and outcomes. Evidence-based interventions such as Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) have been found to be effective in reducing children’s disruptive behaviors in minoritized families. However, variable treatment length as a result of skill-based graduation criteria (e.g., observed caregiver verbalizations) may slow and/or hinder treatment progress, particularly for families where expected treatment verbalizations are less linguistically relative (e.g., no exact English to Spanish translations) and/or culturally familiar. Time-limited PCIT has been proposed as a strategy for promoting equity in treatment completion and outcomes amongst minoritized families, because treatment progression and/ or completion is not contingent upon caregiver linguistic skill demonstration.MethodsThe current study evaluated the overall effectiveness of an 18-week model of PCIT and examined predictors of retention and treatment outcomes. Participants (N = 488 dyads) included predominantly racially, ethnically, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse children aged two to eight years, and their caregivers.ResultsOverall findings indicate that the 18-week PCIT model is an effective intervention for reducing children’s externalizing and internalizing behaviors and improving caregiver parenting skills for most treatment completers. Despite advances in treatment completion, some caregiver social identities and PCIT treatment characteristics were predictive of lower completion rates and/or less optimal treatment outcomes.DiscussionOverall, this study provides strong support for widely disseminating use of the 18-week model of PCIT for most families served. Clinical implications and considerations for continued treatment inequity are discussed.

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An 18-week model of Parent–Child Interaction Therapy: clinical approaches, treatment formats, and predictors of success for predominantly minoritized families

Jent,

Rothenberg,

Peskin

et al. 2023

Front. Psychol.

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“…The importance of fathers in early childhood education has long been established in the literatures (Fagan & Cabrera, 2022;Forget et al, 2018;Monzo, 2019;Ratningsih et al, 2021). In Kecamatan Bandung Kulon, ECCE institutions have translated this understanding into a myriad of innovative strategies, ensuring fathers play an active role in their children's education.…”

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Early Childhood Care and Education Institutions’ Innovative Strategies to Boost Father Participation in Parent Classes

Murniati,

Nurhayati

2024

JIPP

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This research aims to elucidate the integrative strategies utilized by Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) managers in Kecamatan Bandung Kulon to foster fathers' participation in parent classes. Recognizing the pivotal role of fathers in early childhood development, yet acknowledging the barriers they face, this study sought to uncover the methods and strategies ECCE institutions employ. Through a qualitative case study method, interviews with five ECCE managers were conducted as the primary data collection technique. The data was subsequently analyzed using thematic analysis to identify patterns, challenges, and innovative strategies. Findings highlight a confluence of traditional engagements, such as parenting guidance sessions, coupled with innovative tactics like cultural events and flexible scheduling. However, despite these efforts, work-centric challenges and societal expectations remain formidable barriers. This study underscores the imperative for a comprehensive, adaptive, and localized approach in enhancing father involvement in ECCE, adding a valuable dimension to the discourse on inclusive early education.

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Trajectories of Low-income Mothers’ and Fathers’ Engagement in Learning Activities and Child Academic Skills

Fagan,

Cabrera,

Iglesias

2023

J Child Fam Stud

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Trajectories of low‐income mothers’ and fathers’ engagement in learning activities and child socioemotional skills in middle childhood

Abstract: Using Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing data (N = 3259), the current study examined Black and Latinx mothers' and fathers' trajectories of engagement in learning activities (e.g., storytelling) from infancy to age 5, and whether 672

Cited by 5 publications

References 73 publications

An 18-week model of Parent–Child Interaction Therapy: clinical approaches, treatment formats, and predictors of success for predominantly minoritized families

An 18-week model of Parent–Child Interaction Therapy: clinical approaches, treatment formats, and predictors of success for predominantly minoritized families

Early Childhood Care and Education Institutions’ Innovative Strategies to Boost Father Participation in Parent Classes

Trajectories of Low-income Mothers’ and Fathers’ Engagement in Learning Activities and Child Academic Skills

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