Can we improve parent attitudes and intentions to access computer-based therapies for their children and adolescents?
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Article Title | Can we improve parent attitudes and intentions to access computer-based therapies for their children and adolescents? |
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ERA Journal ID | 40797 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Sweeney, Grace M. (Author), Donovan, Caroline L. (Author), March, Sonja (Author) and Laurenson, Sandra D. (Author) |
Journal Title | Child and Adolescent Mental Health |
Journal Citation | 22 (3), pp. 155-162 |
Number of Pages | 8 |
Year | Sep 2017 |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 1475-357X |
1475-3588 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12180 |
Web Address (URL) | https://acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/camh.12180 |
Abstract | Background: As gatekeepers, parents can improve the uptake of mental health services among youth. This article asked whether providing parents with a presentation on computer-based therapies is a feasible strategy to improve their knowledge, attitudes and uptake intentions. Method: Parents completed a survey before, and immediately after, viewing a presentation on computer-based therapies or an active control. Results: Parents who viewed the computer-based presentation reported significantly greater improvements in knowledge, perceived helpfulness, perceived benefits and intentions to access computer-based therapies; and a significantly greater reduction in perceived problems, compared to active controls. Conclusions: Information- and demonstration-based presentations are a feasible method for improving attitudes towards computer-based therapies for youth among parents in the community. |
Keywords | Attitudes; youth; computer; e-mental health; parent |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420313. Mental health services |
520399. Clinical and health psychology not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Griffith University |
School of Psychology, Counselling and Community | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q4923/can-we-improve-parent-attitudes-and-intentions-to-access-computer-based-therapies-for-their-children-and-adolescents
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