Abstract
Qualitative methods were used to develop a contextually relevant quantitative measure of parenting stress and inform the design of family-focused interventions aimed at preventing adolescent mental and behavioral health problems. The study focused on the experiences of low-income one- and two-parent families representing three ethnic groups (Mexican, African, and European Americans) living in low-income neighborhoods in a large Southwestern city. This report describes the place of this study in a broader program of prevention research, the qualitative methods and data analysis procedures employed, and how the results were used to develop a new measure of parenting stress and inform future program design. The report also includes reflective comments on the methods used and lessons gained.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 605-637 |
Number of pages | 33 |
Journal | American journal of community psychology |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1998 |
Keywords
- Ethnic diversity
- Measurement development
- Parent training
- Parenting intervention
- Parenting stress
- Preventive interventions
- Qualitative methods
- Transition into middle school
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health(social science)
- Applied Psychology
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health