Using qualitative methods to develop contextually relevant measures and preventive interventions: an illustration.
Qualitative methods were used to develop a contextually relevant quantitative measure of parenting stress and inform the design of family-focused interventions aimed at preventing adolescent mental and behavioral health problems. The study focused on the experiences of low-income one- and two-parent families representing three ethnic groups (Mexican, African, and European Americans) living in low-income neighborhoods in a large Southwestern city. This report describes the place of this study in a broader program of prevention research, the qualitative methods and data analysis procedures employed, and how the results were used to develop a new measure of parenting stress and inform future program design. The report also includes reflective comments on the methods used and lessons gained.
Dumka
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Program for Prevention Research, Arizona State University, Tempe 85287-1108, USA. larry.dumka@asu.edu
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Wood
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Formoso
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D000293:Adolescent; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D005192:Family Health; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups / Q000379:methods; D006285:Health Planning / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016487:Parenting / Q000523:psychology*; D011203:Poverty; D016730:Program Development; D012107:Research Design; D012920:Social Behavior Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012931:Social Environment; D015206:Southwestern United States; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control*