Using data from the nationally representative longitudinal Future of Families and Child Wellbeing Study, the current study sought to examine associations between neighborhood disorder and physical ...characteristics of the neighborhood at child age three with the likelihood of experiencing physical and psychological abuse and neglect at age five.
Negative binomial regression and zero inflated negative binomial regression models were used to estimate the associations.
Resident perceptions of neighborhood disorder and outside observation of neighborhood physical characteristics were both found to be independently related to the likelihood of physical assault. Resident perceptions were related to psychological aggression. A more positive perception of the neighborhood environment for children (lack of neighborhood disorder) and physical characteristics of the neighborhood were protective against maltreatment. These relationships were not significant for neglect.
Neighborhood environment is a crucial contributor to maltreatment risk. Findings from the present study showed that multiple perceptions of neighborhood quality were associated with lower risk for child physical assault and psychological aggression. Mothers' perceptions of a more positive neighborhood environment were associated with significantly lower physical assault and psychological aggression scores.
Many studies have examined the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P), yet few have considered its effectiveness during the twin challenges of the opioid crisis and COVID-19 pandemic.
This study ...examines the implementation of, and parenting outcomes associated with the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) in 13 counties in central Ohio.
The program was provided to parents who were at heightened risk for substance use. From July 2020 through June 2021, 890 parents received services from Triple P.
Parents completed pre- and post-test assessments of protective factors within their families and parenting behaviors. Parents also participated in qualitative interviews regarding their experiences in the program.
Overall, the results were promising, with improvements seen in family functioning/resilience, nurturing and attachment, parental laxness, and parental over-reactivity. Parents reported positive experiences participating in the program and felt that their relationship with their child had improved. Despite the profound, recent challenges to parenting and service provision, Triple P continues to show promise as an approach to reducing child maltreatment. Expansion of Triple P to other areas may improve parenting behaviors and reduce child maltreatment among parents at risk for substance use.
EITC has positive impacts, including reduced mental health problems and stress, on parents and caregivers. These impacts also affect children. Notably, EITC is associated with decreased child ...maltreatment (Berger et al. Review of Economics of the Household, 15(4), 1345–1372, 2017; Biehl & Hill, 2018; Klevens et al. Public Health Reports (1974), 132(4), 505–511, 2017; Rostad et al. Child Maltreatment, 25(4), 393–397, 2020). In addition, in a study of financial literacy among IPV survivors, it was found that knowledge of EITC was limited (Postmus, 2011). Unfortunately, one in five families eligible for EITC does not receive it (Internal Revenue Service, 2019). The EITC Access Project involves a two-level strategy across 43 counties in the State of Michigan. Level 1 is a public health strategy, which includes culturally appropriate flyers and informational materials regarding EITC. Level 2 includes the community-education strategy but also includes one-on-one concentrated benefits advocacy. The benefits advocacy is layered into existing Parents As Teachers home visiting programs and involves motivational interviewing techniques, EITC information, and financial empowerment activities. Outcomes are expected to influence the provision of community education surrounding public benefits and the practice of home visiting. This manuscript describes the goals, objectives, and evaluation plan of the EITC Access Project.
Understanding Parenting Support in Rural Neighborhoods Maguire-Jack, Kathryn; Chang, Olivia D; Smith, DeAnna Y ...
International journal on child maltreatment : research, policy and practice,
06/2024, Letnik:
7, Številka:
2
Journal Article
Recenzirano
Official rates of child maltreatment in rural areas exceed rates within urban areas. Within urban-based research, neighborhood factors such as parenting support from neighbors have been found to ...affect parenting behaviors in important ways. Using in-depth interviews, the current study sought to understand parenting support from neighbors within rural areas. During the summer of 2021, virtual in-depth interviews were conducted with 26 parents in rural Michigan. Parents were recruited from three online community groups in Livingston County, Michigan, via Facebook. Participants had mixed feelings about whether their neighbors were helpful in supporting their parenting. Some participants reported that they had meaningful community connections related to parenting that were helpful to them in assisting with watching over their children, keeping their children safe, and sharing advice and resources. Other participants reported feelings of isolation. These participants reported feeling disconnected from their neighbors, having limited information about their neighbors, and being unsure about how their neighbors could be helpful to them in their parenting role. Many participants reported the importance of informal networks, but relied on individuals who were not in their direct geographic neighborhood for parenting support. The study suggests that findings from urban neighborhood research literature and the measures used to generate these findings may not apply within the rural context.
