scholarly journals Parenthood in transition – Somali-born parents’ experiences of and needs for parenting support programmes

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatumo Osman ◽  
Marie Klingberg-Allvin ◽  
Renée Flacking ◽  
Ulla-Karin Schön
Keyword(s):  
Parenting Support ◽  
Support Programmes ◽  
Parents Experiences

scholarly journals Process evaluation of the implementation of a parenting programme for Somali-born parents living in Sweden

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatumo Osman ◽  
Ulla-Karin Schön ◽  
Marie Klingberg-Allvin ◽  
Renée Flacking ◽  
Malin Tistad
Keyword(s):  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Forced Migration ◽  
Immigrant Parents ◽  
Parent Child Relationship ◽  
Parenting Programme ◽  
Parenting Support ◽  
Child Relationship ◽  
Support Programmes ◽  
Parent Child

Abstract Background: Forced migration has been shown to have a negative impact on family dynamics, parenting and the parent-child relationship. Parental support programmes aim to strengthen family functioning and the parent-child relationship and to promote the mental health of children and parents. However, there is a lack of knowledge on how parenting support programmes can be implemented for newly arrived immigrant parents. This process evaluation, therefore, describes the implementation of a successful parenting programme for immigrant parents from Somalia and identifies key components in the implementation process.Method: This process evaluation considered context, implementation and mechanism of impact, in accordance with the Medical Research Councils guidance. Data were collected through focus group discussions, a questionnaire, attendance lists, field and reflection notes, and observations of the sessions. The data were then analysed using content analysis and descriptive statistics. Results: The findings showed that of the 60 parents who were invited to the parenting programme, 58 participated in the sessions. The study showed that involving key individuals in the early stage of the implementation facilitated reaching the Somali-born parents in the parenting programme. To retain the participants in the programme, parents were offered free transportation. The programme was implemented and delivered as intended. A majority of the parents were satisfied with the programme, and they reported increased knowledge about children’s rights and the support they might seek from social services. Conclusions: This study illustrates how a parenting support programme can be implemented for Somali-born parents and provides guidance on how to engage and attract immigrant parents to participate in parenting support programmes.

Peer led parenting support programmes

BMJ ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 344 (mar13 3) ◽  
pp. e1160-e1160
Author(s):  
S. Stewart-Brown
Keyword(s):  
Parenting Support ◽  
Support Programmes

scholarly journals Process evaluation of the implementation of a parenting programme for Somali-born parents living in Sweden

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatumo Osman ◽  
Ulla-Karin Schön ◽  
Marie Klingberg-Allvin ◽  
Renée Flacking ◽  
Malin Tistad
Keyword(s):  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Forced Migration ◽  
Immigrant Parents ◽  
Parent Child Relationship ◽  
Parenting Programme ◽  
Parenting Support ◽  
Child Relationship ◽  
Support Programmes ◽  
Parent Child

Abstract Background: Forced migration has been shown to have a negative impact on family dynamics, parenting and the parent-child relationship. Parental support programmes aim to strengthen family functioning and the parent-child relationship and to promote the mental health of children and parents. However, there is a lack of knowledge on how parenting support programmes can be implemented for newly arrived immigrant parents. This process evaluation, therefore, describes the implementation of a successful parenting programme for immigrant parents from Somalia and identifies key components in the implementation process.Method: This process evaluation considered context, implementation and mechanism of impact, in accordance with the Medical Research Councils guidance. Data were collected through focus group discussions, a questionnaire, attendance lists, field and reflection notes, and observations of the sessions. The data were then analysed using content analysis and descriptive statistics. Results: The findings showed that of the 60 parents who were invited to the parenting programme, 58 participated in the sessions. The study showed that involving key individuals in the early stage of the implementation facilitated reaching the Somali-born parents in the parenting programme. To retain the participants in the programme, parents were offered free transportation. The programme was implemented and delivered as intended. A majority of the parents were satisfied with the programme, and they reported increased knowledge about children’s rights and the support they might seek from social services. Conclusions: This study illustrates how a parenting support programme can be implemented for Somali-born parents and provides guidance on how to engage and attract immigrant parents to participate in parenting support programmes.

scholarly journals Process evaluation of the implementation of a parenting programme for Somali-born parents living in Sweden

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatumo Osman ◽  
Ulla-Karin Schön ◽  
Marie Klingberg-Allvin ◽  
Renée Flacking ◽  
Malin Tistad
Keyword(s):  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Forced Migration ◽  
Immigrant Parents ◽  
Parent Child Relationship ◽  
Parenting Programme ◽  
Parenting Support ◽  
Child Relationship ◽  
Support Programmes ◽  
Parent Child

Abstract Background: Forced migration has been shown to have a negative impact on family dynamics, parenting and the parent-child relationship. Parental support programmes aim to strengthen family functioning and the parent-child relationship and to promote the mental health of children and parents. However, there is a lack of knowledge on how parenting support programmes can be implemented for newly arrived immigrant parents. This process evaluation, therefore, describes the implementation of a successful parenting programme for immigrant parents from Somalia and identifies key components in the implementation process.Method: This process evaluation considered context, implementation and mechanism of impact, in accordance with the Medical Research Councils guidance. Data were collected through focus group discussions, a questionnaire, attendance lists, field and reflection notes, and observations of the sessions. The data were then analysed using content analysis and descriptive statistics. Results: The findings showed that of the 60 parents who were invited to the parenting programme, 58 participated in the sessions. The study showed that involving key individuals in the early stage of the implementation facilitated reaching the Somali-born parents in the parenting programme. To retain the participants in the programme, parents were offered free transportation. The programme was implemented and delivered as intended. A majority of the parents were satisfied with the programme, and they reported increased knowledge about children’s rights and the support they might seek from social services. Conclusions: This study illustrates how a parenting support programme can be implemented for Somali-born parents and provides guidance on how to engage and attract immigrant parents to participate in parenting support programmes.

scholarly journals Parental Determinism in the Swedish Strategy for Parenting Support

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 481-490 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulrika Widding
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Risk Society ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Parenting Skills ◽  
Parenting Support ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Continuous Support ◽  
Support Programmes ◽  
Central Tool ◽  
Support Evidence

This article analyses and problematises central assumptions in Sweden's National Strategy for Developing Parenting Support, a document that addresses children's deteriorating psychological health. The analysis was performed with Bacchi's (2009) approach to policy analysis. The results show how parental determinism is expressed; psychological ill health among school-aged children is described as an individualised problem caused by insecure parents, who are represented as the most important persons in a child's life and, therefore, are considered to be risk factors that require continuous support. Evidence-based parenting support programmes in particular are described as a central tool for improving parents’ sense of responsibility and parenting skills. While the strategy aims to offer all Swedish parents support, it underlines ideals that have been related to gendered, middle-class notions of parenting. The issue concerning children's psychological health is problematised and discussed in relation to parental determinism, the risk society, equality, equity and psychological health.

Professional competencies of practitioners in family and parenting support programmes. A German and Dutch case study

2020 ◽  
Vol 116 ◽  
pp. 105202
Author(s):  
Franziska Cohen ◽  
Mareike Trauernicht ◽  
Ryanne Francot ◽  
Martine Broekhuizen ◽  
Yvonne Anders
Keyword(s):  
Professional Competencies ◽  
Parenting Support ◽  
Support Programmes

scholarly journals Process evaluation of the implementation of a parenting programme for Somali-born parents living in Sweden

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatumo Osman ◽  
Ulla-Karin Schön ◽  
Marie Klingberg-Allvin ◽  
Renée Flacking ◽  
Malin Tistad
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Immigrant Parents ◽  
Parent Child Relationship ◽  
Parenting Programme ◽  
Parenting Support ◽  
Support Programme ◽  
Child Relationship ◽  
Support Programmes ◽  
Parent Child

Abstract Background: Forced migration has been shown to have a negative impact on family dynamics, parenting and the parent-child relationship. Parental support programmes aim to strengthen family functioning, the parent-child relationship and promote the mental health of children and parents. However, there is a lack of knowledge in how parenting support programmes can be implemented for newly arrived immigrant parents. This study therefore aimed to increase knowledge about which strategies could be useful to implement a parenting support programme for immigrant parents from Somalia with special focus on how to reach and retain the target group. Methods: The study was an explorative study with focus on the process initiated by the implementation strategy. Both qualitative and quantitative data were used. Data were collected through focus group discussions, a questionnaire, attendance lists, field and reflection notes, and observations of the sessions. The data were then analysed through inductive and deductive analysis. Results: The findings showed that of the 60 parents who were invited to the parenting programme, 58 participated in the sessions. This process evaluation emphasises the importance of considering contextual factors such as building trust and involving the community when implementing parenting programmes through social services. The implementation strategies employed in the programme facilitated the engagement and retention of the parents in the programme. Group leaders delivered the intervention according to the manual. Parents were satisfied with the programme and reported having confidence in seeking support from social services. Conclusions: This study not only illustrates how a parenting support programme can be implemented for Somali-born parents but also provides guidance on how to engage and attract immigrant parents to participate in parenting support programmes.

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