Brief Summary:
This study compared the program engagement (i.e., enrollment and attendance) of 244 National Guard and Reserve families randomly assigned to 3 different formats of the ADAPT4U parenting program: an in-person group format, individualized telehealth sessions, and a self-directed online format. This study also tested whether parent-reported depressive symptoms, parental efficacy, child behavior problems, and other family characteristics (e.g., months deployed, household income) were related to enrollment and attendance within each format. Overall, the telehealth and self-directed formats had higher program engagement than the in-person group format.
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Reference:
Cai, Q., Buchanan, G., Simenec, T., Lee, S. K., Basha, S. A. J., & Gewirtz, A. H. (2024). Enhancing engagement in parenting programs: A comparative study of in-person, online, and telehealth formats. Children and youth services review, 162, 107686. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2024.107686