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06-04-2018 | Original Paper

Evaluation of a Sesame Street Multimedia Intervention for Families Transitioning Out of the Military

Auteurs: Michelle D. Sherman, Amy Monn, Jessica L. Larsen, Abigail Gewirtz

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 8/2018

Abstract

Although transitioning out of the military can be stressful for everyone in the family, the children’s experience has received minimal attention in both clinical lore and research. This study is an evaluation of Sesame Workshop’s multimedia program for families who are transitioning out of the military into civilian life; the program is aimed at improving parents’ confidence and skills in assisting their children with the transition, and at improving young children’s transition-related adjustment. Via a randomized controlled trial design, we evaluated the utilization, acceptability, and impact of this free, online program with 200 military caregivers. Caregivers who received the Sesame program reported increased self-efficacy in helping their child cope with the transition (e.g., making new friends, talking with their child about leaving the military) compared to those assigned to the control condition. Further, caregivers in the intervention condition reported fewer overall child emotional and behavioral problems and a significant reduction in levels of hyperactivity/inattention in their children. Further, the primarily online modality of the Sesame program yielded high caregiver satisfaction and utilization; this approach may warrant further research as an effective means of reaching busy military families.

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Titel: Evaluation of a Sesame Street Multimedia Intervention for Families Transitioning Out of the Military
Auteurs: Michelle D. Sherman
Amy Monn
Jessica L. Larsen
Abigail Gewirtz
Publicatiedatum: 06-04-2018
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 8/2018
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-018-1083-7

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