A Theory of Planned Behavior Exploration of Child Welfare Caseworker Referrals to an Evidence-Based Parenting Program
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11215733 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Christina Myers (0000-0002-5171-9061, University of Illinois Chicago, corresponding author), Antonio Garcia (0000-0003-4635-8449, University of Kentucky), Antonio R Garcia (0000-0003-3458-0608, University of Kentucky), Rinad Beidas (Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA), Rinad S Beidas (0000-0001-6056-6071, University of Pennsylvania), Xuan Trinh (University of Kentucky), Zixiaojie Yang (University of Illinois Chicago) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 877-889 |
| Publication date | 2020-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| 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 | 10.1080/01488376.2019.1705458 |
| OpenAlex | W2997997824 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 45 |
Despite the proliferation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) for children and families, the majority of children and families do not receive EBPs in the child welfare (CW) system, despite their growing availability. One major driver of this lack of access may be caseworker referrals to EBPs given that children and families access services through their caseworker. In this study, we applied the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) model and qualitative methods to understand caseworker decisions to refer to EBP. Twelve semi-structured interviews were conducted with child welfare caseworkers and support staff from two community-based CW agencies that were implementing an EBP, the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P). Directed content analysis was used and results supported a TPB model, in that 1) caseworkers’ beliefs about Triple P’s effectiveness; 2) agency expectations and culture around referring to Triple P; 3) conflicting court mandates and 4) multiple job demands influenced caseworker referral decisions. Recommendations include increasing communication and training for caseworkers and court officials around Triple P and increasing agency support for EBP implementation. Future research should explore whether constructs from the TPB predict actual caseworker referrals to EBPs
Agency (philosophy · Child protection · Control (management · Evidence-based practice · Political science · Qualitative research · Referral · Theory of planned behavior · Welfare · Applied Psychology · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Child Welfare and Adoption · Computer Science · Family and Disability Support Research · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology
The economic burden of child maltreatment in the United States and implications for prevention
Implementation of Evidence-based Practice in Child Welfare
Development, Evaluation, and Multinational Dissemination of the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program
Mental Health Provider Attitudes Toward Adoption of Evidence-Based Practice
Training therapists in evidence-based practice
Prospective prediction of health-related behaviours with the Theory of Planned Behaviour
Building a Model to Understand Youth Service Access
Contextual Predictors of Mental Health Service Use Among Children Opento Child Welfare
Efficacy of the Theory of Planned Behaviour
The theory of planned behavior
Collocation
Public child welfare staff knowledge, attitudes, and referral behaviors for an evidence based parenting program
I am part of every decision’
I am the face of success’
Parent-Training Programs in Child Welfare Services
Child welfare and mental health
Who's on board? Child welfare worker reports of buy-in and readiness for organizational change
Effects of the duration, intensity, and breadth of family preservation services
Implementation of an evidence-based intervention to reduce long-term foster care
Facilitating mental health service use for caregivers
Use of evidence-based interventions in child welfare
Child Welfare Practice in Organizational and Institutional Context
Three Approaches to Qualitative Content Analysis
Child Welfare Workers' Connectivity to Resources and Youth's Receipt of Services
How Many Interviews Are Enough
| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 0,67 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2026 (7) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |