ACT Raising Safe Kids Program to promote positive maternal parenting practices in different socioeconomic contexts

Author(s)

Andre Pedro, Maria Eduarda ; Pisani Altafim, Elisa Rachel ; Martins Linhares, Maria Beatriz

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Psychosocial Intervention; v. 26, n. 2, p. 10-pg., 2017-08-01.

Abstract

The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the ACT - Raising Safe Kids Program in different socioeconomic contexts. The sample included 64 mothers of children aged 3-8 years, and 64 other caregivers, divided into three groups according to family socioeconomic level and type of school of the children (C-Public, B-Public and B-Private). The maternal parenting practices and behavior of the children were evaluated pre- and post-intervention with the ACT Program in group. Regardless of the socioeconomic level of the families and the type of school of the children, the ACT Program was effective in improving maternal parenting practices and behavior of the children, according to the perception of the mothers and other caregivers. The findings demonstrate the validity of the ACT Program in Brazilian context for socioeconomic levels B and C and public and private schools. (C) 2016 Colegio Oficial de Psicologos de Madrid. Published by Elsevier Espana, S.L.U. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 12/25293-8 - EVALUATING THE EFICACY OF A PREVENTIVE INTERVENTION IN PARENTING EDUCATION PRACTICES
• Grantee: Elisa Rachel Pisani Altafim
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
• FAPESP's process: 13/24655-6 - ACT RAISING SAFE KIDS PROGRAM: ADAPTATION ON THE PREVENTION PROGRAM OF PARENTAL EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES IN BRAZILIAN SAMPLE
• Grantee: Maria Eduarda André Pedro
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master