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16-07-2021 | Original Paper

Family Processes and Mental Health among Children and Caregivers in a Family Strengthening Program

Auteurs: Lindsay A. Bornheimer, Mary Acri, Juliann Li Verdugo, Mary M. McKay

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 11/2021

Abstract

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a common mental health concern and is particularly prevalent among children living in poverty-impacted communities. A family strengthening/parent management training (PMT)-based multiple family group (MFG) program entitled, the 4 Rs and 2 Ss for Strengthening Families, focuses on the following family process variables: rules, responsibilities, relationships, respectful communication, social support, and stress. While evidence supports effectiveness of this treatment program, less is known about the specific relationship between the family process variables and mental health outcomes of children and caregivers. The current study examined these relationships among a sample of 287 caregiver/child dyads who participated in a NIMH-funded Type II hybrid effectiveness-implementation study in New York City. Data were analyzed using SPSS 27 and Mplus 8. Results indicated that two of the six family process variables related to one or more child and caregiver mental health outcome. Caregiver stress significantly related to child inattention (b = 0.034, SE = 0.01, p < 0.001), child ODD (b = 0.053, SE = 0.02, p < 0.01), and caregiver depression (b = 0.049, SE = 0.02, p < 0.01). Family rules significantly related to caregiver depression (b = 0.228, SE = 0.11, p < 0.05) over time. Findings point towards the substantial role of caregiver stress in child and caregiver mental health, in addition to the impact of inconsistent discipline with difficulty establishing rules on caregiver depression. Examinations of treatment components in relation to improvements in child and caregiver mental health can guide practitioners towards utilizing models that result in positive therapeutic outcomes and/or making adaptations with added content that has been shown to be effective.

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Titel: Family Processes and Mental Health among Children and Caregivers in a Family Strengthening Program
Auteurs: Lindsay A. Bornheimer
Mary Acri
Juliann Li Verdugo
Mary M. McKay
Publicatiedatum: 16-07-2021
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 11/2021
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-021-02035-w

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