Tri-ministry study: correlates of school-based parenting course utilization.

Full Abstract

This study examined factors associated with the utilization of universally available school-based parent training. In a randomly selected, prospectively screened, unreferred community sample of 1,498 5- to 8-year-olds, 28% to 46% of families of children with high parent-reported externalizing problems enrolled. Externalizing problems, first-child status, and a high school education were associated with increased enrollment. Single-parent status, immigrant background, and limited extracurricular child activities were associated with lower enrollment. Economic disadvantage, stress, family dysfunction, and parental depressive symptoms were not associated with participation. Most families attributed nonparticipation to busy personal schedules, inconvenient times, and logistical difficulties.

Author information

Author/s: Cunningham, C E (CE); Boyle, M (M); Offord, D (D); Racine, Y (Y); Hundert, J (J); Secord, M (M); McDonald, J (J);

Affiliation: Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation, Ontario, Canada. cunningh(-atsign-)csu.fhs.mcmaster.ca

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: Journal of consulting and clinical psychology (J Consult Clin Psychol), published in UNITED STATES. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2000-Oct; vol 68 (issue 5) : pp 928-33

Dates: Created 2000/11/29; Completed 2000/11/29; Revised 2009/11/11;

PMID: 11068980, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/11/2009, IMS Date: )

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