eConnect: implementation and preliminary evaluation of a virtually delivered attachment-based parenting intervention during COVID-19.
Attach Hum Dev
; 25(2): 272-288, 2023 04.
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| ID: mdl-37014110
ABSTRACT
Connect, an attachment-based and trauma-informed parenting group intervention, has been demonstrated to improve adolescent mental health, parental wellbeing, and family functioning. We report on the online adaptation and delivery of Connect (eConnect) and pre-post treatment changes in parent, family and youth functioning in a clinical sample (N= 190) of parents of youth with serious mental health challenges. Consistent with research evaluating in-person Connect, parents reported significant reductions in youth internalizing and externalizing problems, attachment anxiety and avoidance, and aggression toward parents. Parents also reported significant reductions in caregiver strain and aggression toward their child. Unlike prior research, parent depressed mood did not decline, perhaps due to pandemic stressors. Program completion was remarkably high (84.7%), and parents reported high program satisfaction. Uptake by eConnect program facilitators and host agencies was extremely positive, suggesting good potential for sustainability and broadened program accessibility. Randomized clinical trials and implementation within diverse populations are needed.
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Texto completo:
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Responsabilidad Parental
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Attach Hum Dev
Asunto de la revista:
CIENCIAS DO COMPORTAMENTO
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MEDICINA SOCIAL
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Canadá