Effectiveness of a parent education program for at-risk families. The role of the implementation process

In this poster the implementation characteristics of a parenting program for promoting positive parenting in at-risk context is presented (FAF). The FAF is a theory-driven, needs-based, and evidence-based positive parenting... [ view full abstract ]

In this poster the implementation characteristics of a parenting program for promoting positive parenting in at-risk context is presented (FAF). The FAF is a theory-driven, needs-based, and evidence-based positive parenting program originally developed for the Andalusian family preservation services. The implementation process of 34 trials of the FAF program with 155 participants was analysed, including cluster analyses to explore variability in implementation conditions from a comprehensive perspective. Results showed different implementation profiles that moderated the FAF effectiveness (namely lengthier interventions, higher program fidelity, and practitioners’ positive perceptions and satisfaction with the program). The relevance of examining implementation process across several trials is discussed in order to distinguish core and non-core FAF components, as well as the need for combining faithful and adaptable implementations that guarantee the ecologic validity of evidence-based positive parenting programs.