A Quantitative Evaluation of the Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Prevention Services (Maps) Program to Protect Children and Strengthen Families
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11214918 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Richard Hoefer (0000-0003-3741-9334, School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, USA, corresponding author), Danté D Bryant (The University of Texas at Arlington), Dante' Bryant (School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, USA) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 459-469 |
| Publication date | 2017-08-08 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Social Service Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0148-8376 • E-ISSN: 1540-7314 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01488376.2017.1295009 |
| OpenAlex | W2602908017 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 22 |
This article presents the results from an evaluation of a state-funded, prevention-based, pilot program called the Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Prevention Services that was designed to reduce the potential for child abuse and neglect. The program served 64 families of various races and ethnicities over two years. A quantitative pretest–posttest design was used to analyze existing program data related to client outcomes including parenting skills, parenting satisfaction, and the use of non-family resources to assist in improving skills and satisfaction. Means comparisons were used to assess the relationship between three standardized instruments (the Parenting Scale, the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory and the Kansas Parental Satisfaction Scale). Findings indicated a statistically significant improvement regarding resource engagement by families, parenting behaviors and perceptions, and involvement with Child Protective Services. The results from this study offer insight into how to improve parenting behaviors and increase child protective factors for youth who are at risk of maltreatment. In addition, these findings contribute to strengthen the legitimacy of Weiner's Attribution Theory while providing the social work profession with additional data in areas of research targeting the intersection of financially viable prevention programs, family stability, parental education, resources engagement, and the reduction of child abuse and neglect. If additional research supports the efficacy of prevention programs such as MAPS, funding similar programs could lead to improved parenting and decreases in child maltreatment
Attribution · Child abuse · Child neglect · Developmental psychology · Environmental health · Intervention (counseling · Neglect · Parent training · Poison control · Political science · Psychiatry · Scale (ratio · Suicide prevention · Applied Psychology · Child Abuse and Trauma · Child Welfare and Adoption · Clinical Psychology · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology · Social Work
The health effects of childhood abuse
The Parenting Scale
Population-Based Prevention of Child Maltreatment
The combined effects of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse during childhood
Interventions to prevent child maltreatment and associated impairment
The impact of adverse childhood experiences on health problems
Burden and consequences of child maltreatment in high-income countries
Characteristics of the Kansas Parental Satisfaction Scale among Two Samples of Married Parents
Reports of Abusive Experiences During Childhood and Adult Health Ratings
Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
Evidence-based treatments in child abuse and neglect
An Evaluation of a Family Strengthening Program for Substance Abuse Offenders
| Citations per year | 0.14 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2019 - 2019 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |