title: Predictors of engagement in a school-based family preventive intervention for youth experiencing behavioral difficulties.
abstract: The researchers longitudinally assessed parent and child levels of engagement in an evidence-based preventive intervention for children. The sample included 114 fifth graders with aggressive, disruptive behaviors and their parents who participated in the Coping Power Program. Findings indicate that levels of engagement differentially fluctuated for children and parents throughout the course of the intervention. Results also suggest that child levels of engagement early in the course of the program influenced parent mid-intervention levels of engagement. Further, these relationships persisted when the influence of family environment variables were included in analyses.
authors: Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA. mellis@msm.edu
authors: Mesha L
authors: ML
authors: Ellis
authors: Michael A
authors: MA
authors: Lindsey
authors: Edward D
authors: ED
authors: Barker
authors: Caroline L
authors: CL
authors: Boxmeyer
authors: John E
authors: JE
authors: Lochman
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology; D011314:Preventive Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012572:School Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*