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Feasibility of Internet-based parent training for low-income parents of young children

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  • McGoron, Lucy
  • Hvizdos, Erica
  • Bocknek, Erika L.
  • Montgomery, Erica
  • Ondersma, Steven J.

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Parent training programs promote positive parenting and benefit low-income children, but are rarely used. Internet-based delivery may help expand the reach of parent training programs, although feasibility among low-income populations is still unclear. We examined the feasibility of Internet-based parent training, in terms of Internet access/use and engagement, through two studies. In Study 1, 160 parents recruited from Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) centers completed a brief paper survey regarding Internet access and use (all parents received government aid). We found high levels of access, openness, and comfort with the Internet and Internet-enabled devices. In Study 2, a pilot study, we assessed use of an online parenting program in a project with a sample of 89 predominately low-income parents (75% received government aid). Parents learned about a new, online parenting program (the “5-a-Day Parenting Program”) and provided ratings of level of interest and program use 2-weeks and 4-weeks later. Local website traffic was also monitored. At baseline, parents were very interested in using the web-based program, and the majority of parents (69.6%) reported visiting the website at least once. However, in-depth use was rare (only 9% of parents reported frequent use of the online program). Results support the feasibility of Internet-based parent training for low-income parents, as most parent were able to use the program and were interested in doing so. However, results also suggest the need to develop strategies to promote in-depth program use.

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  • McGoron, Lucy & Hvizdos, Erica & Bocknek, Erika L. & Montgomery, Erica & Ondersma, Steven J., 2018. "Feasibility of Internet-based parent training for low-income parents of young children," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 84(C), pages 198-205.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:84:y:2018:i:c:p:198-205
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.12.004
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    1. McGoron, Lucy & Ondersma, Steven J., 2015. "Reviewing the need for technological and other expansions of evidence-based parent training for young children," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 59(C), pages 71-83.
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