A model of intention to participate in parenting interventions: The role of parent cognitions and behaviors

Article


Gonzalez, Carolina, Morawska, Alina and Haslam, Divna M.. 2021. "A model of intention to participate in parenting interventions: The role of parent cognitions and behaviors." Behavior Therapy. 52 (3), pp. 761-773. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beth.2020.09.006
Article Title

A model of intention to participate in parenting interventions: The role of parent cognitions and behaviors

ERA Journal ID6130
Article CategoryArticle
AuthorsGonzalez, Carolina, Morawska, Alina and Haslam, Divna M.
Journal TitleBehavior Therapy
Journal Citation52 (3), pp. 761-773
Number of Pages13
YearMay 2021
PublisherElsevier
Place of PublicationUnited States
ISSN0005-7894
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beth.2020.09.006
Web Address (URL)https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0005789420301386
Abstract

A wide range of factors, from perceived child behavior problems to sociocultural factors, have been identified as impacting the engagement of parents in parenting interventions. However, parents’ cognitions and behaviors have not been evaluated sufficiently to understand their role in initial parental engagement. The current study aimed to examine why some parents are more likely to want to participate in parenting programs and how their cognitions and behaviors are related to their intention to participate in future parenting interventions. We tested the hypothesised model of parental factors on intention to participate using structural equation modelling (SEM) in AMOS. This study (N = 6,733) analyzed existing data from the International Parenting Survey (IPS), a web-based tool developed to collect information about parents’ views on family and parenting at a population level in several countries. Results showed that parents’ coercive parenting, parental consistency, positive encouragement, relationship with their child, parental self-efficacy, psychological distress, and help-seeking behaviors were significantly related to their intention to participate in future parenting interventions. The structural model of parents’ cognitions and behaviors explained 16% of the variance in intention to participate. Although the current model explained a small but significant percentage of the variance, it expands existing understanding regarding parental cognitions and behaviors and their relationship to intention. Implications for further research and engagement practice are discussed.

Keywordsparent cognitions; parent behaviors; parenting interventions; intention to participate; International Parenting Survey; structural equation modelling
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020520302. Clinical psychology
520101. Child and adolescent development
420603. Health promotion
Public Notes

Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions.

Byline AffiliationsUniversity of Queensland
Queensland University of Technology
Permalink -

https://research.usq.edu.au/item/yy2x2/a-model-of-intention-to-participate-in-parenting-interventions-the-role-of-parent-cognitions-and-behaviors

  • 17
    total views
  • 0
    total downloads
  • 2
    views this month
  • 0
    downloads this month

Export as

Related outputs

Psychometric properties of the parenting belief scale in a multi-country sample of parents from high-income countries
Gonzalez, Carolina, Morawska, Alina, Higgins, Daryl J. and Haslam, Divna M.. 2024. "Psychometric properties of the parenting belief scale in a multi-country sample of parents from high-income countries." Child Abuse and Neglect. 147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106565
Child maltreatment and resilience in adulthood: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Fares-Otero, Natalia E., O, Jiaqing, Spies, Georgina, Womersley, Jacqueline S., Gonzalez, Carolina, Ayas, Görkem, Mossie, Tilahun Belete, Carranza-Neira, Julia, Estrada-Lorenzo, Jose-Manuel, Vieta, Eduard, Schalinski, Inga, Schnyder, Ulrich and Seedat, Soraya. 2023. "Child maltreatment and resilience in adulthood: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis." European Journal of Psychotraumatology. 14 (2). https://doi.org/10.1080/20008066.2023.2282826
The role of health behavior theories in parents’ initial engagement with parenting interventions
Gonzalez, Carolina, Morawska, Alina and Haslam, Divna M.. 2023. "The role of health behavior theories in parents’ initial engagement with parenting interventions." Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. 91 (8), p. 485–495. https://doi.org/https://10.1037/ccp0000816
Profiles of Parents’ Preferences for Delivery Formats and Program Features of Parenting Interventions
Gonzalez, Carolina, Morawska, Alina and Haslam, Divna M.. 2023. "Profiles of Parents’ Preferences for Delivery Formats and Program Features of Parenting Interventions ." Child Psychiatry and Human Development. 54 (3), p. 770–785. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-021-01284-6
The impact of message content and format on initial parental engagement in a parenting intervention: An experimental study
Gonzalez, Carolina, Morawska, Alina and Haslam, Divna M.. 2022. "The impact of message content and format on initial parental engagement in a parenting intervention: An experimental study." Cognitive Therapy and Research. 46 (5), p. 927–939. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10608-022-10305-0
Screening of developmental difficulties during the transition to primary school
Gonzalez, Carolina, Castillo, Ramon D., Franzani, Jose Patricio and Martinich, Cristian. 2021. "Screening of developmental difficulties during the transition to primary school." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18 (8). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18083958
The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Revista Latinoamericana de Psicología: A Bibliometric Analysis
Salas, Gonzalo, Vega, Maribel, Gonzalez, Carolina, Ossa, Julio, Cudina, Jean Nikola, Caycho-Rodriguez, Tomas, Barboza-Palomino, Miguel, Ventura-Leon, Jose, Guerra-Labbe, Luisa and Lopez-Lopez, W.. 2019. "The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Revista Latinoamericana de Psicología: A Bibliometric Analysis ." Revista Latinoamericana de Psicologia. 51 (2), pp. 123-135. https://doi.org/10.14349/rlp.2019.v51.n2.7
Enhancing Initial Parental Engagement in Interventions for Parents of Young Children: A Systematic Review of Experimental Studies
Gonzalez, Carolina, Morawska, Alina and Haslam, Divna M.. 2018. "Enhancing Initial Parental Engagement in Interventions for Parents of Young Children: A Systematic Review of Experimental Studies ." Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review. 21 (3), pp. 415-432. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10567-018-0259-4
Early feeding, child behaviour and parenting as correlates of problem eating
Adamson, Michelle and Morawska, Alina. 2017. "Early feeding, child behaviour and parenting as correlates of problem eating." Journal of Child and Family Studies. 26 (11), pp. 3167-3178. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-017-0800-y
Recovering process from child sexual abuse during adulthood from an integrative approach to solution-focused therapy: A case study
Gonzalez, Carolina. 2017. "Recovering process from child sexual abuse during adulthood from an integrative approach to solution-focused therapy: A case study." Journal of Child Sexual Abuse: research, treatment and program innovations for victims, survivors and offenders. 26 (7), pp. 785-805. https://doi.org/10.1080/10538712.2017.1354954
Mealtime observations and parent-report: correspondence across measurement and implications for intervention
Morawska, Alina, Adamson, Michelle and Especkerman, Joanne Ferriol. 2015. "Mealtime observations and parent-report: correspondence across measurement and implications for intervention." Behaviour Change. 32 (3), pp. 175-189. https://doi.org/10.1017/bec.2015.9
Microanalytic coding versus global rating of maternal parenting behaviour
Morawska, Alina, Basha, Allison, Adamson, Michelle and Winter, Leanne. 2015. "Microanalytic coding versus global rating of maternal parenting behaviour." Early Child Development and Care. 185 (3), pp. 448-463. https://doi.org/10.1080/03004430.2014.932279
Mealtime duration in problem and non-problem eaters
Adamson, Michelle, Morawska, Alina and Wigginton, Britta. 2015. "Mealtime duration in problem and non-problem eaters." Appetite. 84, pp. 228-234. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2014.10.019
Childhood feeding difficulties: A randomized controlled trial of a group-based parenting intervention: Correction
Adamson M., Morawska, Alina and Sanders, Matthew R.. 2015. "Childhood feeding difficulties: A randomized controlled trial of a group-based parenting intervention: Correction ." Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. 36 (2), pp. 126-126. https://doi.org/10.1097/dbp.0000000000000145
Hassle free mealtimes triple p: a randomised controlled trial of a brief parenting group for childhood mealtime difficulties
Morawska, Alina, Adamson, Michelle, Hinchcliffe, Kaitlin and Adams, Tracey. 2014. "Hassle free mealtimes triple p: a randomised controlled trial of a brief parenting group for childhood mealtime difficulties." Behaviour Research and Therapy. 53 (1), pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2013.11.007
Childhood feeding difficulties: a randomized controlled trial of a group-based parenting intervention
Adamson, Michelle, Morawska, Alina and Sanders, Matthew R.. 2013. "Childhood feeding difficulties: a randomized controlled trial of a group-based parenting intervention." Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. 34 (5), pp. 293-302. https://doi.org/10.1097/DBP.0b013e3182961a38