ERIC Number: EJ1191239
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Oct
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-1049-7315
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Randomized Study of PMTO in Foster Care: Six-Month Parent Outcomes
Akin, Becci A.; Lang, Kyle; McDonald, Thomas P.; Yan, Yueqi; Little, Todd
Research on Social Work Practice, v28 n7 p810-826 Oct 2018
Objective: This study examined the effects of Parent Management Training, Oregon (PMTO) model on parenting effectiveness and caregiver functioning. Method: Children in foster care with emotional and behavioral problems were randomized to PMTO (n = 461) or services as usual (n = 457) in a nonblinded study design. Using an intent-to-treat approach, analysis of covariance models tested the intervention's overall effect and time interactions for parenting and caregiver functioning. Additional analyses were conducted to identify significant predictors of outcomes. Results: PMTO did not significantly affect parenting practices; however, positive effects were observed on caregiver functioning in mental health (odds ratio [OR] = 2.01), substance use (OR = 1.67), social supports (OR = 2.37), and readiness for reunification (OR = 1.64). While no time interactions were detected, several child, parent, and case characteristics were associated with improvements in 6-month outcomes. Conclusion: This study extends evidence on PMTO to biological families of children in foster care, including those with older youth.
Descriptors: Parent Education, Parenting Skills, Foster Care, Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Problems, Program Effectiveness, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Social Support Groups, Readiness, Interaction, Individual Characteristics
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: US Department of Health and Human Services
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Identifiers - Location: Oregon
Grant or Contract Numbers: 90CT0152
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