A qualitative study to explore paraprofessionals' role in school-based prevention and early intervention mental health services.
J Community Psychol
; 47(2): 272-290, 2019 03.
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| ID: mdl-30161268
ABSTRACT
This study explored the role of paraprofessionals within a school-based prevention and early intervention program to promote children's engagement in learning and positive parenting practices. Study aims were designed to understand how paraprofessionals perceive their role in high-need communities and how they define their work within schools. Two focus groups were conducted with school family liaisons (SFLs) during the 2015-2016 school year. Transcribed audio recordings were coded using thematic analysis wherein 2 authors coded independently, followed by audited discussion and final consensus codes. SFLs acknowledged the importance of serving high-need communities and relationship building was central to their role. They leveraged contextual knowledge (culture, language, and neighborhood) to engage parents, allowing them to serve as effective advocates for parents/families in the school setting. Findings support the importance of paraprofessionals in prevention-focused services and highlight how leveraging shared experiences and prioritizing relationship building facilitates their work as advocates within schools.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Serviços de Saúde Escolar
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Estudantes
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Família
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Intervenção Educacional Precoce
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Educação não Profissionalizante
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Serviços de Saúde Mental
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adult
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Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Community Psychol
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article