Parental Participation Research Articles

Early interventions with parental participation and their implications on the neurodevelopment of premature children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The occurrence of preterm birth is correlated with the potential emergence of disabilities in children. Early intervention programs are designed to promote better developmental outcomes. These interventions employ family-centered methodologies, wherein parents are instructed to facilitate neurodevelopment, thereby promoting heightened involvement of the child in their daily activities. The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the efficacy of early family-based interventions on motor, cognitive, and language development. A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted utilizing the databases PubMed, Medline, PEDro, Scopus, CINAHL Complete, SciELO, and Open Grey. The search terms utilized included NDT (neuro-developmental treatment), Bobath, neurodevelopmental therapy, parents administered, family administered, physical therapy modalities, early intervention (educational), early intervention, premature infant, preterm, and premature. Randomized clinical trials and observational studies written in English or Spanish were taken into consideration. The initial search resulted in 420 articles. After removing duplicates and applying the selection criteria, 12 articles were selected for the systematic review and 5 articles were selected for the meta-analysis. The meta-analysis revealed a significant association between early intervention and enhanced cognitive function (p = 0.01) in this study. Additionally, the meta-analysis indicated improvements resulting from early family-based intervention (p = 0.02) in motor function. Early motor interventions that emphasize parent involvement and education in neurodevelopment show significant outcomes in motor and cognitive areas at 2 years of age in very premature or extremely premature infants. However, inconclusive effects have been found in the language area, which is the least studied domain. Due to the methodological heterogeneity observed, further research is needed to establish conclusive decisions regarding the administration of these interventions and the determination of key evaluation periods.

Parent-infant closeness and care practices during therapeutic hypothermia in Swedish neonatal intensive care units

ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate care practices among Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) providing Therapeutic hypothermia (TH), and more specific to investigate staff’s experiences of parental participation, presence, and possibilities of being close with their infant during TH. MethodsA descriptive, qualitative, and quantitative study. All Swedish NICUs providing TH (n = 10) participated. Data were collected during January–April 2021 via a questionnaire followed by a semi-structured interview with the registered nurse and the neonatologist responsible for TH at each unit. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and a qualitative content analysis was performed. ResultsAll NICUs allowed parents unlimited stay with their infants and were keen to support parental presence, which was a prerequisite for promoting parent-infant closeness. Standardized routines regarding the infants’ care space and course of action were described as time-efficient and staff-saving, which freed up time to focus on the families. ConclusionStandardized routines regarding the care space setup and the medical and caring approach, as well as the NICU environment and practices around the families, can promote or curb the possibilities of parent-infant closeness. Well-established care practices and good environmental conditions with flexibility regarding the family’s needs are therefore required.

Effects of the expanded Child Tax Credit on employment outcomes

The temporary 2021 expansion of the Child Tax Credit (CTC) was intended to reduce child poverty during the COVID-19 pandemic. The expansion’s elimination of an existing phase-in with earnings, however, potentially disincentivized labor supply, raising concerns that it would reduce parent employment. We empirically test for employment effects using difference-in-differences analyses with Current Population Survey data. Across many specifications and multiple sub-groups, we find very small, inconsistently signed, statistically insignificant impacts of the 2021 CTC on parental labor force participation and employment.

The employment expectations of adolescents: Examining the role of social origin, parental support, and personality traits

Early life course conditions and the social origin of families frequently influence the inequalities people experience in adulthood. The transition from education to work is a challenging period during which adolescents make their first employment-related choices and establish the course of their careers. Future expectations guide adolescents’ employment-related choices and are assumed to influence future employment outcomes. Therefore, this paper investigates whether family (dis)advantages affect adolescents’ employment expectations. We assess various underlying mechanisms that may influence the relationship between social origin and adolescents’ employment expectations by using cross-sectional data from the German Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP: 2006–2018), specifically a youth questionnaire administered at age 17. Three key findings emerge. First, family disadvantages, particularly an insecure parental labor market participation, influence the employment expectations of adolescents negatively. Second, supportive parenting does not mediate the relationship between social origin and the employment expectations of adolescents; instead, it functions as an additional positive factor. Third, supportive parenting creates more optimistic employment expectations because it fosters specific “beneficial” personality traits, such as extraversion, conscientiousness, openness, agreeableness, and internal control beliefs.

Parent-child joint leisure activities during the COVID-19 pandemic

ABSTRACT Parents’ active participation in children’s activities can enhance communication and interaction in the family context, contributing to a positive family climate and healthy child development. This study examined Chinese parent–child joint leisure and media activities from February to May 2022 when COVID-19 restrictions were in place. A total of 1716 parents, forming a convenience sample, were surveyed to determine the frequency of parental participation in three types of joint activities: media, outdoor and artistic. Overall, the parents participated in joint activities once or twice weekly. The frequency of parental participation in joint activities is positively correlated with a positive family climate, indicating the importance of parents’ participation and involvement in joint activities for developing a strong family relationship. Parents’ ow’n text-based media is also positively associated with their frequency of participation in joint activity. Finally, significant differences among various regions in China suggest the influence of different lockdown policies.

Parental involvement in robot-mediated intervention: a systematic review.

Over the years, the conceptual approach to pediatric rehabilitation has reevaluated the parent's role in the therapeutic process, considering parental involvement as a necessary condition for the effectiveness of the intervention. In the field of pediatric intervention, the therapeutic use of robots represents a growing clinical interest, but the feasibility and applicability of these robotic interventions, including those involving parents, remain unclear. This systematic review aims to investigate parental involvement in robot-mediated interventions (RMI) for children and adolescents in the current literature. Our main goal is to analyze and summarize all existing studies to discuss and draw future research directions and implications for clinical practice. After collecting results from 1,106 studies, the studies selected were analyzed using thematic analysis. The literature review was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines by searching databases such as PubMed and Web of Science until 07 February 2023. Studies that met the following inclusion criteria were included: (1) the use of a robot as a therapeutic-rehabilitation tool and (2) the presence/involvement of parents/caregivers in child-robot therapeutic sessions. A total of 10 articles were included. The extracted data included study design, participant characteristics, type of robot used, outcome measures, aim, and type of intervention. The results reveal that parental involvement in RMI could be feasible and useful in improving intervention efficacy, particularly in improving the child's social-communicative abilities and the caregiver's educational skills. RMI intervention with parental participation could be a useful therapeutic strategy in pediatrics. However, to date, few studies have investigated this specific topic, and the reported results may enhance future research to understand its effectiveness in specific areas of use. identifier: CRD42024553214.

The Relationship Between Parents’ Own Responses to Childhood Bullying and What Strategies They Would Recommend to Their Children

AbstractGiven the probable influence parents have on the development and maintenance of bullying and victimization in their children, there is potential for an intergenerational transmission of coping strategies in response to bullying incidents. Cross-sectional data is presented from an online anonymous questionnaire conducted in New Zealand. Parents gave responses about their own childhood experiences of various forms of bullying, how they responded, whether the responses were effective and whether they would recommend the response to their own children. The study had 104 parent participants (72 mothers and 32 fathers) with an average age of 40 years (range 21 to 62 years), and their children were aged between 5 months and 17 years; 93% resided in New Zealand. During childhood, the majority of participants had experienced verbal bullying (90%), 55% experienced relational bullying and 43% physical bullying. The strategies tell someone else and ignore the bullying were the most frequently recommended, and about half the participants had found them effective. Talk to the bully about their behaviour was recommended by almost a third of participants and had been used by a similar number. In contrast, although retaliate was not recommended by participants, it had been used by over 50%, half of whom found it effective in response to physical bullying. Overall, there was considerable variation with regard to which strategies parents had used, how effective they were for differing forms of bullying and whether they themselves would recommend a particular strategy to their child. Implications for how parents’ own varied experiences may contribute to the conversations both at home and in school about what we should recommend to children are discussed.

Increasing the Capacity of Mothers of Toddlers in Early Detection of Stunting in Quality Family Village, Bengkayang Regency

Introduction: Stunting is one of the serious nutritional problems experienced by toddlers in the world as well as toddlers in Indonesia. Stunting has a negative impact on the quality of life in the future because it can interfere with the growth and development of toddlers, and can affect children's learning abilities. One of the factors causing stunting is the lack of parental knowledge about the importance of nutritional status in children. Meanwhile, the problems found in the field are errors and inaccuracies in the use of anthropometric tools used by posyandu cadres. One of the efforts to detect early stunting can involve the participation of parents, especially mothers, an activity is needed that aims to improve mothers' skills by providing anthropometric training and stunting prevention education. Objective: Increase the knowledge capacity and skills of mothers of toddlers in efforts to detect early stunting with anthropometric measurement training and stunting prevention education in Quality Family Village, Bengkayang Regency. Method: This research is a quantitative study conducted directly with a Quasy experimental design of one group pre-test and post-test. The research was conducted in the Quality Family Village of Bengkayang Regency. The research sample was mothers who had toddlers who met the inclusion criteria. Samples were taken by purposive sampling. Data collection was carried out through direct interviews regarding the characteristics of respondents, taking anthropometric measurements on toddlers, filling out pre-test and post-test research questionnaires by mothers. Result: This study showed that there was a change in the mother's knowledge score before and after education was given. The pre-test score obtained was 3.87%. Meanwhile, the post-test score obtained was 5.78%. The results of measuring the mother's skill level score in conducting early detection of stunting. The mean value obtained was 1.70% before the intervention and then obtained a value of 4.98% after the intervention. Conclusion: This study concluded that there was an effect on the level of knowledge and skills of mothers before and after being given an intervention on early detection of stunting in the Quality Family Village (Kampung KB) Bengkayang Regency.

Strategi Efektif dalam Manajemen Organisasi Pendidikan untuk Meningkatkan Kinerja Sekolah

This article aims to examine various effective strategies in the management of educational organizations that can be implemented to improve school performance. The focus of the discussion covers important aspects of school management, such as educational leadership, human resource management, curriculum and learning management, infrastructure management, financial management, and school relations with the community. The qualitative approach used in this research allows researchers to gain an understanding in depth about effective management strategies in improving school performance. By exploring the experiences and views of school leaders and teachers, it is hoped that this research will provide valuable insights that can be used to develop better management practices in other schools. The results of this research reveal that effective management strategies in improving school performance include visionary and inclusive leadership, effective human resource management, positive organizational culture, optimal use of information technology, parent participation, and the ability to adapt and innovate. These findings provide valuable insights that can be used by other schools to develop better management practices and improve overall educational performance. In addition, it is hoped that the results of this research can serve as a guide for educational policy makers in formulating policies that support improving school performance through effective management.

Parents’ Participation in Extracurricular Programmes at Primary Schools in Surakarta

Participation plays an important role in the success of school programs. However, in reality, there are still obstacles to increasing parental participation, so a strategy is needed in an effort to optimize parental participation in school programs. The objectives of the study are (1) to describe parents’ participation in school programs; (2) to describe school strategies to optimize parents’ participation in school programs; and (3) to describe the outcomes achieved when a school strategy was implemented to maximize parent participation in State Elementary School Sayangan. The methodology utilized is a subjective way to deal with the plan of contextual investigations. The research results show that (1) parent and teacher communication through WAG and written invitations; (2) an intense approach strategy or open communication by maximizing the role of IOM for each class through regular meetings to develop programs; and (3) IOM’s involvement can increase the success of the adiwiyata competition program, alert bazaar, steady front group, and work title festival during learning. The conclusion of the research is that communication is very important in student activities at school and that success will be achieved with good cooperation between teachers, students, and parents.

Study on the relationship and related factors between physical fitness and health behavior of preschool children in southwest China

ObjectiveTo investigate the physical fitness level and health behavior status of preschool children in China, explore the relationship between physical fitness and health behavior, and further reveal the main factors affecting health behavior, to provide a reference for improving the physical fitness level of preschool children and maintaining healthy behavior.MethodsA total of 755 preschool children (394 boys and 361 girls, aged 4.52 ± 1.11 years) were selected from Chongqing and Liupanshui in China by cluster random sampling method for questionnaire survey and physical monitoring, and SPSS21.0 software was used to process and analyze the data.Results(1) Heart rate (p = 0.015), protein content (p < 0.001), and time spent on the balance beam (p < 0.001) were significantly lower in boys than in girls, while BMI (p = 0.012), muscle mass (p < 0.001), and distance of standing long jump (p < 0.001) were significantly higher in boys than in girls. Meanwhile, systolic blood pressure (p = 0.004) and diastolic blood pressure (p = 0.001) of rural children were significantly higher than those of urban children, while BMI (p < 0.001) and sitting forward flexion (p = 0.019) were significantly lower than those of urban children. (2) The light-intensity physical activity (LPA) and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) of boys were significantly higher than that of girls (p < 0.001), and the MVPA of urban children was significantly higher than that of rural children (p = 0.001), and the former participated in sports classes more frequently (p < 0.001). (3) There was a significant correlation between physical activity (PA) and physical fitness indicators of preschoolers. Participating in sports interest classes was only significantly correlated with systolic blood pressure (r = 0.08) and sitting forward flexion (r = 0.09). (4) The PA level of preschool children was related to gender, household registration, kindergarten nature, age, residence environment, parental support, and participation degree. Participation in sports interest classes was related to gender, the nature of the kindergarten, household registration, age, and parent participation. Daily screen time was related to household registration, the nature of the kindergarten, the environment of residence, and the value perception of parents.ConclusionsThere were different degrees of correlation between preschool children’s physical fitness and health behaviors, and children’s health behaviors were closely related to gender, environment, parents, and other factors. Therefore, how to increase the protective factors of children’s health behaviors and controlling the risk factors may be crucial to promoting the development of good health behaviors and improving the physical fitness of preschool children.

Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder and Paediatric Dentistry

Aim: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) restlessness one of the most frequently diagnosed neurodevelopmental and neurobehavioral disorders in children, with a higher incidence observed in boys compared to girls. The fundamental characteristics of ADHD include three main symptoms: pronounced lack of attention, excessive hyperactivity, and impulsive behaviour. Materials and Methods: The diagnostic process for ADHD is complex and multidimensional, involving a thorough analysis of behaviour, collection of extensive and detailed information, comprehensive evaluation of the child’s developmental history, and intensive collaboration between various specialists, including educators, psychologists, paediatricians, dentists as well as active participation of parents or guardians. With the increasing number of diagnosed cases of ADHD globally, it becomes increasingly important to timely recognize the symptoms and symptomatology of the disorder and to apply appropriate therapeutic strategies and treatment methods tailored to the individual needs of each child. Results: Dental care requires special attention in the context of ADHD. Children with ADHD face greater challenges in maintaining oral hygiene, leading to an increased risk of dental caries, more frequent oral traumas, and generally poorer oral health conditions. Conclusion: It is crucial to ensure a tailored approach during dental treatment, which may include establishing special communication and techniques adapted to the child, as well as increasing the frequency of preventive check-ups and interventions to preserve and enhance oral health.

دراسة العوامل التي تؤثر عل المشاركة الاكاديمية لطلبة الجامعة.

This study investigates the factors that affect students' academic engagement and identifies the relevant factor. Using a sampling approach, the study involved 27 seventh-semester English department students from Abu- Issa Faculty of Education who completed questionnaires and five students who conducted interviews. A convergent parallel design was utilized to gather data through both quantitative methods involving questionnaires and interviews. The data analysis involved utilizing values determining deviations, and performing content analysis, for the interview responses. The study findings showed that factors related to teachers play a significant role in predicting students’ academic involvement. Specifically highlighted was the importance of teacher feedback in this aspect. Students also stressed the significance of teacher supportiveness, reliable communication and effective teaching practices. Furthermore, the study noted that peer assistance and parental participation were aspects contributing to engagement. The recommendation for increasing engagement is for educators to concentrate on giving feedback, while families should establish supportive settings for learning. Keywords: Academic Engagement, predicators of engagement, university level

Understanding experiences and perspectives in addressing unmet social needs of children and families in a paediatric weight management program: a qualitative descriptive study

ObjectiveThe objective is to describe the experiences and perceptions of caregivers who participated in a community systems navigator intervention that addressed unmet social needs.Design, setting and patientsA qualitative descriptive study...

Assessing the Impact of Different Levels of Parental Involvement in the NICU on Neonatal Outcomes and Parental Mental Health

ABSTRACT Background: Parental involvement in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) has been recognized as crucial for neonatal outcomes and parental mental health. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted, involving 300 neonates admitted to the NICU over 1 year. Parental involvement was categorized into three levels: high, moderate, and low, based on the frequency and intensity of parental participation in neonatal care. Neonatal outcomes including the length of hospital stay, incidence of complications, and parental mental health outcomes measured through standardized scales were compared among the three groups. Results: Neonates with high parental involvement had a significantly shorter length of hospital stay (mean difference = 5 days, P &lt; 0.001) compared to those with moderate or low involvement. Complication rates were also lower in the high involvement group (20%) compared to moderate (35%) and low (45%) involvement groups. Parental mental health scores were the highest in the high involvement group (mean score = 75), followed by moderate (mean score = 60) and low (mean score = 45) involvement groups. Conclusion: Higher levels of parental involvement in the NICU are associated with improved neonatal outcomes and better parental mental health.

Participation of Parents in the Implementation of Education at KBTK Labschool Jakarta

This research explores strategies to increase student-parent participation and parent participation management at KB TK Labschool Jakarta. This research uses qualitative and descriptive research methods with data collection techniques through interviews, observation, and documentation. The results showed that the participation of parents in KB TK Labschool Jakarta has proven effective and efficient in terms of planning, organizing, leadership, and controlling. This research provides several recommendations for schools, principals, teachers, and POMG to maintain and maximize sustainable school partnerships.

NAVIGATING HOSTILITY: THE EDUCATIONAL IMPACT OF BULLYING UPON GENDER VARIANT STUDENTS

The study sets out to explore comprehensive sides where gender identity can cause bullying among students in the arena of education. This study aims to quantify prevalence of bullying, assess psychological effects, rate the impact of bullying on the academic performance, and establishment of correlation to dropout rates. The data were collected through qualitative method. that included interviews with gender variant student’s inception from everywhere. The results indicate the extremely high rates of bullying, which lead to serious mental health complications, the subsequent drop-in educational performance, and more frequent school exits that occur in the gender nonconforming students in comparison with their classmates. The proposal provided should be carried out such as anti-bullying policies that are complete in nature being created, implementation of school settings, which are nurturing and including in nature, mental health services being offered, and participation of parents &amp; the community in the fight against bullying. These provisions are seen as essential amid various strategies and tactics that need to be put in place in provision of a safe and empowering the learning environment for gender nonconforming students to be taught (well) and achieve.

ATTITUDE OF FEMALE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TOWARDS THE PROCESS OF MATE SELECTION

Relationships are the primary bond that holds people together and one of the important relationships that people have throughout their life is their marriage. In Pakistan, choosing a mate for a female is a dynamic process that is influenced by a wide variety of circumstances, such as parental participation, the social and educational level of the spouse, among many others. The objective of current study was to know the attitude of female students of Punjab University towards the process of selecting their marriage partners. It was a quantitative study and data was collected from 268 female students of final year selected through simple random sampling. Data was collected with the help of questionnaire as tool of data collection, whereas data was analyzed statistically by applying chi square test and it was found that educational and financial status were most important variables considered by females while choosing the spouse among other factors including maturity of spouse and qualities of character. It is concluded on the basis of study findings that in a patriarchal society like Pakistan females have very little autonomy in decision making and it is recommended that awareness should be created among people to consider opinions of girls while choosing their mate so that they could be involved in the most important decision of their family life.

The Effects of Parental Involvement on Student Academic Success

Parental involvement in education has been recognized as a crucial factor in student academic success. This paper examines the impact of parental involvement on student outcomes, including academic achievement, attitudes towards learning, and socioemotional development. It explores various forms of parental involvement, such as communication with teachers, participation in school activities, and support with homework, and analyzes their effects on student performance. Drawing on empirical research and theoretical frameworks, the paper highlights the benefits of parental involvement for students across different grade levels and socio-economic backgrounds. It discusses the positive influence of parental engagement on students' motivation, self-esteem, and sense of belonging, as well as its role in fostering positive parent-child relationships and family cohesion. strategies for promoting parental involvement in education, including parent education programs, outreach initiatives, and collaborative partnerships between schools and families. It emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive school environment that values and encourages parental participation.

Optimalisasi Peran Orang Tua dalam Sosialisasi Program Tahunan Sekolah untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Pendidikan

Education is a shared responsibility between schools and parents, and close cooperation between the two parties is the main key in realizing quality education. One form of effective parental participation is through the socialization of the school's annual program, which makes them an important partner in realizing the vision and mission of education. This activity aims to inform parents about the programs that will be implemented by the school during the school year. This community service activity focuses on optimizing the role of student parent representatives in the socialization process of the school's annual program. The goal is to increase parents' understanding of school programs, increase the active role of parent representatives in disseminating such information, and build stronger synergy and collaboration between schools and parents. This service activity was carried out by the method of lectures, discussions, and questions and answers. The service team provided material about the school's annual program to student parent representatives. Then, it was followed by a discussion and question and answer session to provide an opportunity for parents to ask questions and get further explanations. The results of the activity showed that the socialization of the school's annual program through the role of student parent representatives could increase parents' understanding of the school's annual program. Parents also become more motivated to participate in supporting the school's annual program. The cooperation between the school and parents is getting stronger. Socialization of the school's annual program through the role of student parent representatives is one of the effective strategies to increase parental participation in supporting the school's annual program. This can contribute to improving the quality of education.