... ITEM METADATA RECORD. Title: The relationship between communication and marital satisfaction ... more ... ITEM METADATA RECORD. Title: The relationship between communication and marital satisfaction in established marriages: a cross-lagged panel analysis. Authors: Van den Troost,Ann Vermulst, A. A Gerris, JR M Matthijs, Koenraad. Issue Date: 2003. Publisher: KULeuven. ...
This article describes research on the action theories that managers and workers hold toward orga... more This article describes research on the action theories that managers and workers hold toward organising learning. It begins with a conceptual analysis of learning action theories, then the empirical research is reported. The aim was to determine the dimensions in people's perceptions of the learning system and whether these form more or less stable profiles. These perception profiles are interpreted as representing the respondents' learning action theories. Learning and training have become key issues in companies and service organisations and as a result there is a growing interest in what has become known as the learning system. Until recently, many managers in enterprises left the running of the learning system almost entirely to others: training and learning were considered to be the task and responsibility of either the employees themselves or external training institutes. Nowadays, however, managers realise the strategic importance of training and learning as not just a 'tool of individual development', but also a 'tool of management'. For example, many managers in organisations are now actively involved in developing learning policy plans and employ experts on a temporary or permanent basis for the development and implementation of learning trajectories. This need not imply that the input of actors in the social environment-such as central and local authorities, trade unions, and public and commercial educational institutions-or that of individual employees will become less important. Quite the contrary. It will widen the scope: the training and learning of workers are increasingly seen as the Ì Fred J Van der Krogt and Ad A Vermulst are both Senior Lecturers in the
Adolescent depression is a major concern for public health and is associated with negative conseq... more Adolescent depression is a major concern for public health and is associated with negative consequences and outcomes. Identifying adolescent characteristics that might relate to the risk for developing depression is crucial. This study investigated bidirectional associations between coping strategies and depressive symptoms over time. The participants were 1,341 secondary school students from the Netherlands (X = 13.91, SD = 0.55, 47.5% girls) who completed self-report questionnaires at six waves over 2.5 years. Cross-lagged models were used to investigate the associations between coping strategies and depressive symptoms. Coping strategies did not predict depressive symptoms over time. However, there was an indication of the reverse relationship. When adolescents experienced
Background: In psychiatric research it is often assumed that detrimental effects of negative life... more Background: In psychiatric research it is often assumed that detrimental effects of negative life events on mental health can be buffered by a number of positive life events. However, there is no convincing empirical evidence that this assumption is correct; it can even be argued that positive life events act as additional stressors rather than as buffers, leading to a continuation of a chaotic life course and an increase in the risk of affective disorders. Aim: To find out whether positive life events were associated with a higher risk of the occurrence of mood disorders and whether such an association could be explained by a number of negative life events that individuals had experienced. Method: We used data from 4,796 adults, aged 18-64, collected at two measurement moments (i.e. 1997 and 1999) of NEMESIS, a Dutch prospective-epidemiological study. As a basis for our measurements we used dsm-iii-r diagnoses of major depressive disorders and dysthymia and the Life Events and Difficulties Schedules LEDS. Results: A multivariate (MPlus) path analysis demonstrated that positive life events were not, in themselves, significantly predictive of affective disorders. Positive life events were only related to the risk of mood disorders when they co-occurred with a high number of negative life events. Conclusions: In accordance with a chaotic life-course hypothesis, positive events were not found to buffer the detrimental impact of negative life events, but when they are part of an erratic course of life they can pose an extra threat to an individual’s mental health.
Anxiety is highly prevalent in children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, there is... more Anxiety is highly prevalent in children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, there is inconsistency in studies investigating the prevalence and risk factors of anxiety in children with ASD. Therefore, the first aim of this study was to give an overview of the prevalence of anxiety symptoms in a clinical Dutch sample of children with ASD. The second aim was to investigate age, gender, ASD subtype, and IQ as potential risk factors for anxiety in this sample. In total, 172 children with ASD (age, 8-15 years) and their parents participated in this study. Specialized services in which children with ASD were recruited were two mental health institutes and one secondary special education school. The findings showed that more than 60% of the participating children with ASD had at least subclinical anxiety symptoms according to children. More than 80% of the children with ASD had at least subclinical anxiety symptoms according to parents. It was found that younger children and girls with ASD had more anxiety symptoms than older children and boys with ASD. Moreover, it was found that children with a higher performance (non-verbal) IQ and lower verbal IQ had more specific phobia symptoms. The findings suggest that in a clinical context, children with ASD have a high risk to have co-occurring anxiety symptoms, especially girls and younger children with ASD. Therefore, early prevention and treatment of anxiety in children with ASD who are most at risk is important.
Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Jan 2, 2019
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have comorbid depressive symptoms and suicidal... more Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have comorbid depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation. The aim of this study was to examine levels of depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation in a sample of children with ASD, normal cognitive functioning and elevated anxiety. Methods: In total, 93 children aged 8-16 years with ASD and with normal cognitive functioning and (sub)clinical anxiety symptoms participated in the present study. Both parents and children filled in questionnaires to measure the level of depressive symptoms. Moreover, children reported their level of suicidal ideation. Results: More than 35% of the children with ASD reported clinical levels of depressive symptoms while, according to parents, even more than 75% of these children showed clinical levels of depressive symptoms. Girls reported significantly higher levels of depressive symptoms than boys. Moreover, 32.2% of the children with ASD and anxiety had suicidal thoughts and 2.2% of the children showed active suicidal ideation. No gender differences were found in suicidal ideation. Conclusions: The findings indicated that children with ASD, normal cognitive functioning and anxiety symptoms have an increased prevalence of clinical depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation. Therefore, depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation should be assessed when working with anxious children with ASD.
Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, Jun 30, 2010
Since its development, the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) has been widely used in... more Since its development, the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) has been widely used in both research and practice. The SDQ screens for positive and negative psychological attributes. This review aims to provide an overview of the psychometric properties of the SDQ for 4-to 12-year-olds. Results from 48 studies (N = 131,223) on reliability and validity of the parent and teacher SDQ are summarized quantitatively and descriptively. Internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and inter-rater agreement are satisfactory for the parent and teacher versions. At subscale level, the reliability of the teacher version seemed stronger compared to that of the parent version. Concerning validity, 15 out of 18 studies confirmed the five-factor structure. Correlations with other measures of psychopathology as well as the screening ability of the SDQ are sufficient. This review shows that the psychometric properties of the SDQ are strong, particularly for the teacher version. For practice, this implies that the use of the SDQ as a screening instrument should be continued. Longitudinal research studies should investigate predictive validity. For both practice and research, we emphasize the use of a multi-informant approach.
Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, Jun 6, 2023
Purpose This Multicenter Youth Flexible ACT Study examined the effect of Youth Flexible Assertive... more Purpose This Multicenter Youth Flexible ACT Study examined the effect of Youth Flexible Assertive Community Treatment on symptomatic, social, and personal recovery outcomes of adolescents dealing with multifaceted psychiatric and social care needs who do not readily engage in regular office-based mental health services. Methods Newly admitted clients (n = 199) aged 12-24 years from 16 Youth Flexible ACT teams participated in this observational prospective cohort study. Client and practitioner questionnaires were administered every 6 months, up to 18 months. Latent growth curve analyses were conducted to examine changes in symptomatic, social, and personal recovery outcomes throughout Flexible ACT. Results Our analyses of client-reported outcomes showed a decrease in overall psychosocial difficulties, depressive symptoms, and subclinical psychosis symptoms. Moreover, outcomes showed improved social interaction with peers, quality of life, and feelings of empowerment and fewer contacts with the police/legal system. In addition, analyses of clinician-reported outcomes showed a decrease in problems related to family life, peer relationships, school/work attendance, emotional symptoms, and attentional problems. Problems related to personal finance, school and work status, substance misuse, disruptive and aggressive behavior, self-injury, and self-care and independence remained unchanged. Conclusion Our results showed that clients participating in Youth Flexible ACT improved in symptomatic, social, and personal recovery outcomes over 18 months. With its integrated approach and personalized care, this service delivery model is promising for adolescents unable to engage successfully in regular (office based) mental health support services.
Item does not contain fulltextNational survey regarding the functioning of family relationships a... more Item does not contain fulltextNational survey regarding the functioning of family relationships as the natural social context where childrearing and parent-child interactions are embedded. Subjective characteristics of primary relationships as they are actualized both in parent-child and parent-parent interactions are focused upon. Characteristics of the wider, social environment are measured both in their subjective and in their objective quality. The aim is to systematically relate societal characteristics with characteristics of the social network to the internal functioning of the family. The child- rearing strategies of parents were taken as central point of reference within the internal functioning of the family as a system. The survey used six separate questionnaires, of which five were to be completed by the parents and one by their child. Of the participating 788 families 681 completed all questionnaires ( 86 percent ) , the remainder completed 3 questionnaires. Themes: detailed demographic data / satisfaction with income / criteria for choice of school / time spent on tv watching, eating, going out, playing, hobbies and sports individually and together with child / family celebrations / importance of educational goals / satisfaction with neighbourhood / social contacts within neighbourhood / background data on parents' parental family / organizational activities / time spent on activities at school of children / baby-sitting / important events during child's life: divorce, death of parents, birth of siblings, adoption, death of sibling, marriage, cohabitation, new partner, foster child, moving in of family or relative or strangers, other changes in family, firing of parent, re-employment of parent, problems at work for parent, promotion of parent, studying of parent, change of job by parent, serious change in family income, financial problems, serious debts, miscarriage, alcohol or drugs problems, serious illness, hospitalization, accident, moving house, problems at school, problems with friends, problems with police or justice, death of relatives or friends, death of pets, family conflicts ( their incidence, frequency and influence ) / physically or mentally handicapped in family / religious background / importance of religion / satisfaction with formal education / occupation / work satisfaction / LIKERT scales: conformity / personal involvement / parental depression / attachment / parental role restrictions / sense of incompetence in parenting / social isolation / marital satisfaction / destructive communication / intimacy / health / adaptability / acceptability / child demanding / mood / distractibility /activity level / impulsiveness / child depression / aggression / reinforcement / reaction to child- rearing situation: authoritarian, inductive reasoning or undemanding and uninvolved / autonomy / restrictiveness / power assertion / induction / affection / love withdrawal / reward / responsiveness / parental goals for childrearing / order / family climate / intellectual and cultural orientation in family / social desirability / parent idealization / cognitive reasoning situations: egoistic orientation, conventional orientation or subjective-individualistic orientation / value orientation / world views / traditional work ethic / cultural conservatism / forms of intimate relationships / attitudes regarding relationships / traditional view on women / ideology of education / function of education / localism / political opinions / attitudes regarding local support / christian work ethic. Background variables: basic characteristics/ place of birth/ residence/ household characteristics/ characteristics of parental family/household/ occupation/employment/ income/capital assets/ education/ politics/ religion/ readership, mass media, and 'cultural' exposure/ organizational membershi
In deze studie onderzochten we veranderingen in empowerment van ouders en gedragsproblemen van hu... more In deze studie onderzochten we veranderingen in empowerment van ouders en gedragsproblemen van hun kinderen tijdens een periode van jeugdzorg, en hun onderlinge relaties. Ook stelden we vast of deze veranderingen samenhangen met het soort jeugdzorg dat werd geboden. We vergeleken hiervoor intensief ambulante hulp die gezinsgericht was (family-centred care; FCC) met meer kindgerichte hulp (child-centred care; CCC) in de residentiele zorg en pleegzorg. In totaal werden 621 gezinnen onderzocht. Hiervan kregen 434 gezinnen FCC en 137 gezinnen CCC. Onderzoeksgegevens over empowerment van ouders en gedragsproblemen van kinderen werden bij aanvang en aan het einde van de behandeling verzameld. Ouders in FCC lieten gemiddeld op alle empowermentschalen een statistisch significante vooruitgang zien. Ouders in CCC alleen op de gedragscontroleschaal van empowerment. De gedragsproblemen van kinderen zijn zowel in FCC als CCC significant afgenomen tijdens de behandeling. Uit een cross-lagged anal...
We examined (1) the extent to which the family-centered program Intensive Family Treatment (IFT) ... more We examined (1) the extent to which the family-centered program Intensive Family Treatment (IFT) succeeds in realizing beneficial parental psychological empowerment and child behavioral outcomes both in single-parent and two-parent families and (2) how these outcomes are influenced by the presence of a co-caregiver as a potential source of empowerment. A group of 140 single-mother and 156 mother-father families was compared. Information about empowerment of parents and children's behavioral problems was collected at the start and end of IFT and analyzed with cross-lagged panel analyses. Although single mothers and mothers in two-parent families were comparable in the extent of improvements in psychological empowerment (effect sizes were respectively 0.52 and 0.57) and child behavioral problems (effect sizes were both 0.49), they differ in how these improvements were achieved. For single-parent families, more maternal empowerment at the start of IFT was directly related to positive changes in child behavioral problems (β = −0.246, p < 0.01). Among twoparent families, more paternal empowerment at the start was directly related to improved maternal empowerment (β = 0.249, p < 0.001) but maternal empowerment at the start was not directly related to changes in the father's empowerment. This study stresses the importance of taking into account the presence or absence of a co-caregiver as a potential source of psychological empowerment during family-centered programs as IFT. Keywords Parental empowerment • Child behavioral problems • Family-structure • Co-caregiver's presence • Familycentered programs Highlights * Harm Damen
This is a PDF file of an article that has undergone enhancements after acceptance, such as the ad... more This is a PDF file of an article that has undergone enhancements after acceptance, such as the addition of a cover page and metadata, and formatting for readability, but it is not yet the definitive version of record. This version will undergo additional copyediting, typesetting and review before it is published in its final form, but we are providing this version to give early visibility of the article. Please note that, during the production process, errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain.
... ITEM METADATA RECORD. Title: The relationship between communication and marital satisfaction ... more ... ITEM METADATA RECORD. Title: The relationship between communication and marital satisfaction in established marriages: a cross-lagged panel analysis. Authors: Van den Troost,Ann Vermulst, A. A Gerris, JR M Matthijs, Koenraad. Issue Date: 2003. Publisher: KULeuven. ...
This article describes research on the action theories that managers and workers hold toward orga... more This article describes research on the action theories that managers and workers hold toward organising learning. It begins with a conceptual analysis of learning action theories, then the empirical research is reported. The aim was to determine the dimensions in people's perceptions of the learning system and whether these form more or less stable profiles. These perception profiles are interpreted as representing the respondents' learning action theories. Learning and training have become key issues in companies and service organisations and as a result there is a growing interest in what has become known as the learning system. Until recently, many managers in enterprises left the running of the learning system almost entirely to others: training and learning were considered to be the task and responsibility of either the employees themselves or external training institutes. Nowadays, however, managers realise the strategic importance of training and learning as not just a 'tool of individual development', but also a 'tool of management'. For example, many managers in organisations are now actively involved in developing learning policy plans and employ experts on a temporary or permanent basis for the development and implementation of learning trajectories. This need not imply that the input of actors in the social environment-such as central and local authorities, trade unions, and public and commercial educational institutions-or that of individual employees will become less important. Quite the contrary. It will widen the scope: the training and learning of workers are increasingly seen as the Ì Fred J Van der Krogt and Ad A Vermulst are both Senior Lecturers in the
Adolescent depression is a major concern for public health and is associated with negative conseq... more Adolescent depression is a major concern for public health and is associated with negative consequences and outcomes. Identifying adolescent characteristics that might relate to the risk for developing depression is crucial. This study investigated bidirectional associations between coping strategies and depressive symptoms over time. The participants were 1,341 secondary school students from the Netherlands (X = 13.91, SD = 0.55, 47.5% girls) who completed self-report questionnaires at six waves over 2.5 years. Cross-lagged models were used to investigate the associations between coping strategies and depressive symptoms. Coping strategies did not predict depressive symptoms over time. However, there was an indication of the reverse relationship. When adolescents experienced
Background: In psychiatric research it is often assumed that detrimental effects of negative life... more Background: In psychiatric research it is often assumed that detrimental effects of negative life events on mental health can be buffered by a number of positive life events. However, there is no convincing empirical evidence that this assumption is correct; it can even be argued that positive life events act as additional stressors rather than as buffers, leading to a continuation of a chaotic life course and an increase in the risk of affective disorders. Aim: To find out whether positive life events were associated with a higher risk of the occurrence of mood disorders and whether such an association could be explained by a number of negative life events that individuals had experienced. Method: We used data from 4,796 adults, aged 18-64, collected at two measurement moments (i.e. 1997 and 1999) of NEMESIS, a Dutch prospective-epidemiological study. As a basis for our measurements we used dsm-iii-r diagnoses of major depressive disorders and dysthymia and the Life Events and Difficulties Schedules LEDS. Results: A multivariate (MPlus) path analysis demonstrated that positive life events were not, in themselves, significantly predictive of affective disorders. Positive life events were only related to the risk of mood disorders when they co-occurred with a high number of negative life events. Conclusions: In accordance with a chaotic life-course hypothesis, positive events were not found to buffer the detrimental impact of negative life events, but when they are part of an erratic course of life they can pose an extra threat to an individual’s mental health.
Anxiety is highly prevalent in children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, there is... more Anxiety is highly prevalent in children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, there is inconsistency in studies investigating the prevalence and risk factors of anxiety in children with ASD. Therefore, the first aim of this study was to give an overview of the prevalence of anxiety symptoms in a clinical Dutch sample of children with ASD. The second aim was to investigate age, gender, ASD subtype, and IQ as potential risk factors for anxiety in this sample. In total, 172 children with ASD (age, 8-15 years) and their parents participated in this study. Specialized services in which children with ASD were recruited were two mental health institutes and one secondary special education school. The findings showed that more than 60% of the participating children with ASD had at least subclinical anxiety symptoms according to children. More than 80% of the children with ASD had at least subclinical anxiety symptoms according to parents. It was found that younger children and girls with ASD had more anxiety symptoms than older children and boys with ASD. Moreover, it was found that children with a higher performance (non-verbal) IQ and lower verbal IQ had more specific phobia symptoms. The findings suggest that in a clinical context, children with ASD have a high risk to have co-occurring anxiety symptoms, especially girls and younger children with ASD. Therefore, early prevention and treatment of anxiety in children with ASD who are most at risk is important.
Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Jan 2, 2019
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have comorbid depressive symptoms and suicidal... more Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have comorbid depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation. The aim of this study was to examine levels of depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation in a sample of children with ASD, normal cognitive functioning and elevated anxiety. Methods: In total, 93 children aged 8-16 years with ASD and with normal cognitive functioning and (sub)clinical anxiety symptoms participated in the present study. Both parents and children filled in questionnaires to measure the level of depressive symptoms. Moreover, children reported their level of suicidal ideation. Results: More than 35% of the children with ASD reported clinical levels of depressive symptoms while, according to parents, even more than 75% of these children showed clinical levels of depressive symptoms. Girls reported significantly higher levels of depressive symptoms than boys. Moreover, 32.2% of the children with ASD and anxiety had suicidal thoughts and 2.2% of the children showed active suicidal ideation. No gender differences were found in suicidal ideation. Conclusions: The findings indicated that children with ASD, normal cognitive functioning and anxiety symptoms have an increased prevalence of clinical depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation. Therefore, depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation should be assessed when working with anxious children with ASD.
Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, Jun 30, 2010
Since its development, the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) has been widely used in... more Since its development, the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) has been widely used in both research and practice. The SDQ screens for positive and negative psychological attributes. This review aims to provide an overview of the psychometric properties of the SDQ for 4-to 12-year-olds. Results from 48 studies (N = 131,223) on reliability and validity of the parent and teacher SDQ are summarized quantitatively and descriptively. Internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and inter-rater agreement are satisfactory for the parent and teacher versions. At subscale level, the reliability of the teacher version seemed stronger compared to that of the parent version. Concerning validity, 15 out of 18 studies confirmed the five-factor structure. Correlations with other measures of psychopathology as well as the screening ability of the SDQ are sufficient. This review shows that the psychometric properties of the SDQ are strong, particularly for the teacher version. For practice, this implies that the use of the SDQ as a screening instrument should be continued. Longitudinal research studies should investigate predictive validity. For both practice and research, we emphasize the use of a multi-informant approach.
Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, Jun 6, 2023
Purpose This Multicenter Youth Flexible ACT Study examined the effect of Youth Flexible Assertive... more Purpose This Multicenter Youth Flexible ACT Study examined the effect of Youth Flexible Assertive Community Treatment on symptomatic, social, and personal recovery outcomes of adolescents dealing with multifaceted psychiatric and social care needs who do not readily engage in regular office-based mental health services. Methods Newly admitted clients (n = 199) aged 12-24 years from 16 Youth Flexible ACT teams participated in this observational prospective cohort study. Client and practitioner questionnaires were administered every 6 months, up to 18 months. Latent growth curve analyses were conducted to examine changes in symptomatic, social, and personal recovery outcomes throughout Flexible ACT. Results Our analyses of client-reported outcomes showed a decrease in overall psychosocial difficulties, depressive symptoms, and subclinical psychosis symptoms. Moreover, outcomes showed improved social interaction with peers, quality of life, and feelings of empowerment and fewer contacts with the police/legal system. In addition, analyses of clinician-reported outcomes showed a decrease in problems related to family life, peer relationships, school/work attendance, emotional symptoms, and attentional problems. Problems related to personal finance, school and work status, substance misuse, disruptive and aggressive behavior, self-injury, and self-care and independence remained unchanged. Conclusion Our results showed that clients participating in Youth Flexible ACT improved in symptomatic, social, and personal recovery outcomes over 18 months. With its integrated approach and personalized care, this service delivery model is promising for adolescents unable to engage successfully in regular (office based) mental health support services.
Item does not contain fulltextNational survey regarding the functioning of family relationships a... more Item does not contain fulltextNational survey regarding the functioning of family relationships as the natural social context where childrearing and parent-child interactions are embedded. Subjective characteristics of primary relationships as they are actualized both in parent-child and parent-parent interactions are focused upon. Characteristics of the wider, social environment are measured both in their subjective and in their objective quality. The aim is to systematically relate societal characteristics with characteristics of the social network to the internal functioning of the family. The child- rearing strategies of parents were taken as central point of reference within the internal functioning of the family as a system. The survey used six separate questionnaires, of which five were to be completed by the parents and one by their child. Of the participating 788 families 681 completed all questionnaires ( 86 percent ) , the remainder completed 3 questionnaires. Themes: detailed demographic data / satisfaction with income / criteria for choice of school / time spent on tv watching, eating, going out, playing, hobbies and sports individually and together with child / family celebrations / importance of educational goals / satisfaction with neighbourhood / social contacts within neighbourhood / background data on parents' parental family / organizational activities / time spent on activities at school of children / baby-sitting / important events during child's life: divorce, death of parents, birth of siblings, adoption, death of sibling, marriage, cohabitation, new partner, foster child, moving in of family or relative or strangers, other changes in family, firing of parent, re-employment of parent, problems at work for parent, promotion of parent, studying of parent, change of job by parent, serious change in family income, financial problems, serious debts, miscarriage, alcohol or drugs problems, serious illness, hospitalization, accident, moving house, problems at school, problems with friends, problems with police or justice, death of relatives or friends, death of pets, family conflicts ( their incidence, frequency and influence ) / physically or mentally handicapped in family / religious background / importance of religion / satisfaction with formal education / occupation / work satisfaction / LIKERT scales: conformity / personal involvement / parental depression / attachment / parental role restrictions / sense of incompetence in parenting / social isolation / marital satisfaction / destructive communication / intimacy / health / adaptability / acceptability / child demanding / mood / distractibility /activity level / impulsiveness / child depression / aggression / reinforcement / reaction to child- rearing situation: authoritarian, inductive reasoning or undemanding and uninvolved / autonomy / restrictiveness / power assertion / induction / affection / love withdrawal / reward / responsiveness / parental goals for childrearing / order / family climate / intellectual and cultural orientation in family / social desirability / parent idealization / cognitive reasoning situations: egoistic orientation, conventional orientation or subjective-individualistic orientation / value orientation / world views / traditional work ethic / cultural conservatism / forms of intimate relationships / attitudes regarding relationships / traditional view on women / ideology of education / function of education / localism / political opinions / attitudes regarding local support / christian work ethic. Background variables: basic characteristics/ place of birth/ residence/ household characteristics/ characteristics of parental family/household/ occupation/employment/ income/capital assets/ education/ politics/ religion/ readership, mass media, and 'cultural' exposure/ organizational membershi
In deze studie onderzochten we veranderingen in empowerment van ouders en gedragsproblemen van hu... more In deze studie onderzochten we veranderingen in empowerment van ouders en gedragsproblemen van hun kinderen tijdens een periode van jeugdzorg, en hun onderlinge relaties. Ook stelden we vast of deze veranderingen samenhangen met het soort jeugdzorg dat werd geboden. We vergeleken hiervoor intensief ambulante hulp die gezinsgericht was (family-centred care; FCC) met meer kindgerichte hulp (child-centred care; CCC) in de residentiele zorg en pleegzorg. In totaal werden 621 gezinnen onderzocht. Hiervan kregen 434 gezinnen FCC en 137 gezinnen CCC. Onderzoeksgegevens over empowerment van ouders en gedragsproblemen van kinderen werden bij aanvang en aan het einde van de behandeling verzameld. Ouders in FCC lieten gemiddeld op alle empowermentschalen een statistisch significante vooruitgang zien. Ouders in CCC alleen op de gedragscontroleschaal van empowerment. De gedragsproblemen van kinderen zijn zowel in FCC als CCC significant afgenomen tijdens de behandeling. Uit een cross-lagged anal...
We examined (1) the extent to which the family-centered program Intensive Family Treatment (IFT) ... more We examined (1) the extent to which the family-centered program Intensive Family Treatment (IFT) succeeds in realizing beneficial parental psychological empowerment and child behavioral outcomes both in single-parent and two-parent families and (2) how these outcomes are influenced by the presence of a co-caregiver as a potential source of empowerment. A group of 140 single-mother and 156 mother-father families was compared. Information about empowerment of parents and children's behavioral problems was collected at the start and end of IFT and analyzed with cross-lagged panel analyses. Although single mothers and mothers in two-parent families were comparable in the extent of improvements in psychological empowerment (effect sizes were respectively 0.52 and 0.57) and child behavioral problems (effect sizes were both 0.49), they differ in how these improvements were achieved. For single-parent families, more maternal empowerment at the start of IFT was directly related to positive changes in child behavioral problems (β = −0.246, p < 0.01). Among twoparent families, more paternal empowerment at the start was directly related to improved maternal empowerment (β = 0.249, p < 0.001) but maternal empowerment at the start was not directly related to changes in the father's empowerment. This study stresses the importance of taking into account the presence or absence of a co-caregiver as a potential source of psychological empowerment during family-centered programs as IFT. Keywords Parental empowerment • Child behavioral problems • Family-structure • Co-caregiver's presence • Familycentered programs Highlights * Harm Damen
This is a PDF file of an article that has undergone enhancements after acceptance, such as the ad... more This is a PDF file of an article that has undergone enhancements after acceptance, such as the addition of a cover page and metadata, and formatting for readability, but it is not yet the definitive version of record. This version will undergo additional copyediting, typesetting and review before it is published in its final form, but we are providing this version to give early visibility of the article. Please note that, during the production process, errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain.
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