Positive Parental Attitudes Research Articles

The attitude of Parents towards Their Daughters Higher Education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan

The present paper focused on finding out attitudes of parents towards their daughters' higher education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The objective was to find out the attitude of parents towards their daughters' higher education. The study was delimited to male parents of three districts, namely Dir Lower, Dir Upper and Swat. The target population was 4872 male parents. A sample of 360 male parents was selected according to L.R Gay sample selection table, and self-developed five Likert scale questionnaires were distributed among them. The data was fed into SPSS version 16 and analyzed through percentage and chi-square. The study found that positive attitude of parents had good effects on their daughters' higher education and recommended that government should increase the number of institutes, provide facilities at female higher education institutes and encourage the community to make parents' attitudes positive.

Knowledge and Attitude of Teachers and Parents Regarding Child Abuse

Introduction: Child abuse and neglect practices are as old as human civilization. Educators and parents play a vital role in providing a safe place, protecting children from harm inflicted in their home and community. Objective: A study was taken up to assess the knowledge and attitude of the teachers and parents on child abuse with a view to develop and evaluate the self-instructional guidelines on child abuse in selected government schools of Delhi. Methodology: The present study was conducted in two phases. Pre-experimental one group pretest, posttest design was opted for the study. Structured knowledge questionnaire and attitude scale were developed to assess teachers and parents knowledge and attitude towards child abuse. Sample size for each phase was 80 selected through multistage sampling. Results: It was revealed that knowledge deficit and negative attitude was present about child abuse among teachers and parents. The guidelines for teachers and parents on child abuse were found to be effective in increasing the knowledge and positive attitude of teachers and parents.

The Effect of Parenting Attitude on the Life Satisfaction of Ear-ly Adolescents and Their Parents: A Multi-Group Path Analysis through Ego-Resilience

This study aimed to identify the effects of parenting attitude on life satisfaction and to analyze difference according to household income level. Data from 1977 adolescents participating in Korean Children and Adolescents Panel Survey V (2013) was analyzed. As a method of analysis, multi-group path analysis was performed. Positive parenting attitude had a significant influence on both resilience and life satisfaction for adolescents, while it only influenced life satisfaction for parents. The effects of parenting attitude on life satisfaction of early adolescents were not different according to income level; life satisfaction of parents was different according to income level. Further, positive parenting attitude had a significant effect on life satisfaction of parents when they have lower income than average. Positive parenting has an effect on the psychological security of early adolescents, and the higher adolescents perceive their parents' supports, the higher their life satisfaction is. Therefore, parenting attitude should be considered fully in the development of nursing interventions, in which physical and psychological approach to adolescents is important.

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Parents of Thalassemic Children in District Patiala, Punjab, India

Introduction: β-thalassemia is an autosomal recessive single gene disorder characterized by defective production of hemoglobin and excessive destruction of Red Blood Cells. The defect causes an abnormal development of Red Blood Cells and ultimately anemia. The cultural and religious scenario in Muslims, Khatris and Punjabis migrated from Pakistan is such that consanguineous marriages are quite common. There is no concept of premarital screening of counseling of individuals with a family history of disease. The only way to prevent the disease and to reduce the morbidity and mortality is by educating the general population. For this reason, present study was taken to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practices of parents of Thalassemic children. Objectives: To assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Parents of Thalassemic Children. Methods: The study was conducted on parents of 100 patients of thalassemia who are coming regularly for blood transfusion in Thalassemia Day Care Centre (TDCC) run by Patiala Thalassemic Children Welfare Association (PTCWA) at Rajindra Hospital, Patiala to collect the relevant data for the study to evaluate the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) of parents of thalassemic children. Results: Mean age of the patients was 8.36 years. 66% patients were males and 34% were females. 41% of the patients were from Khatri community and 59% were from other communities. Family history of thalassemia was present in 23% of the cases and history of consanguineous marriage was present in 4% of the cases. Seventy six percent of the parents knew about the prenatal diagnosis that could be performed to prevent the birth of thalassemic children. Knowledge regarding the treatment options available was found more in parents from Bania, Khatri and Kamboj communities. More positive attitude of parents towards prevention of thalassemia was found in parents who have answered 11-15 questions from Knowledge questionnaire. Conclusion: There should be a community based educational efforts to increase awareness of this problem especially to the people from low socioeconomic class and from rural area. Control of thalassemia requires treatment of the individual patients as well as a community based educational effort to increase the awareness of this problem.

A cross-sectional survey of parental attitudes towards Human papillomavirus vaccination exclusion categories in Brazil

BackgroundIn 1988, Brazil established a constitutional right to health and universal access to health care for all Brazilians through the creation of the Unified Health System (SUS). As part of its efforts to fulfill this right, the quadrivalent Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was introduced into the national immunization program in 2014. The non-discriminatory provision of healthcare goods, facilities, and services is a fundamental part of the right to health. Yet HPV vaccination was limited to females aged 9–13, despite the universal nature of SUS and scientific support for the vaccination of males and older females. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to describe parental attitudes regarding age- and gender-based HPV vaccination exclusions, as well as parental knowledge of HPV and the HPV vaccine.MethodsData were gathered from parents with children aged 9–17 in a health post located in the municipality of Mauá (São Paulo, Brazil) through interviewer-administered questionnaires. We analyzed attitudes regarding HPV vaccination and its eligibility guidelines by comparing parents of HPV vaccine eligible and ineligible children.ResultsIn this low-income population, the majority of the 219 parents surveyed supported the inclusion of males and females over 13 into the HPV vaccination program; support for the non-discriminatory provision of the HPV vaccine was high among parents – especially if financially accessible. Additionally, there were high levels of knowledge and positive parental attitudes regarding HPV vaccination safety and efficacy among both parent groups suggesting information accessibility – a key component of the right to health and informed decision-making.ConclusionsSupport for the expansion of HPV vaccination for excluded populations exists, and is not based on current eligibility, or differential knowledge and attitudes about the vaccine. Moving forward, careful consideration of gender- based eligibility for vaccination, informed decision-making, and the importance of community participation in health policy development and implementation may be gleaned from the case of Brazil and beyond.

Feasibility of school-based health education intervention to improve the compliance to mass drug administration for lymphatic Filariasis in Lalitpur district, Nepal: A mixed methods among students, teachers and health program manager.

BackgroundEnsuring reduction in transmission of lymphatic Filariasis (LF) and addressing the compliance of people to mass drug administration (MDA) has led to renewed efforts in the field. School-based health education (SBHE) intervention, considered a cost-effective strategy with potential to reach the wider public through young people, was adopted as a strategy for social mobilization. This study assessed SBHE perceptions, implementation barriers, and factors in the supporting environment as well as its efficiency to successfully change LF MDA-related knowledge and practice.MethodsThis mixed methods study was conducted in four sites of Lalitpur district, Nepal. Classroom-based interactive health education sessions were used as the main intervention strategy in the study. In total, 572 students were assigned to intervention and control groups. Questionnaires were distributed before and after the intervention. Mann-Whitney and McNemar tests were used for analysis. Focus-group discussions with teachers and students and in-depth interviews with the district LF program manager as well as Education Office and school management authorities were conducted. Qualitative thematic analysis approach was adopted.ResultsIntervention curriculum played a significant role in increasing children’s knowledge and practice (p<0.001). Barriers for school-based interventions were budget constraints, human resource deficiencies, lack of opportunities to conduct practical classes under the curriculum, and lack of collaboration with parents. Supportive factors were training provision, monitoring and evaluation practice, adequate facilities and equipment, positive parental attitudes, presence of interested teachers and students, and prioritization by program implementers.ConclusionEffective program planning practices such as proper fiscal management, human resource management, training mechanisms, and efforts to promote practical classes and coordination with parents are required to develop and institutionalize the intervention. Effective learning and a supportive school environment appear to be important components to support implementation. The SBHE intervention is a feasible and promising intervention for accelerating compliance towards MDA to eliminate LF.

Correlates of positive parental attitudes toward indoor tanning

Correlates of positive parental attitudes toward indoor tanning

¿Existe relación entre el consumo de alcohol de los padres y el de los adolescentes?

En general, se entiende que las actitudes y conductas de los padres influyen en la configuración de los hábitos de los hijos. Sin embargo, no siempre se conoce hasta qué punto podría existir dicha influencia en etapas clave como la adolescencia en las que, en principio, los pares son la fuente de referencia y ejercen un potente modelado. Por este motivo, nuestro estudio busca conocer si ciertas conductas y actitudes de padres están relacionados con el consumo y/o las actitudes que tienen sus hijos respecto al alcohol y otras drogas. Un total de 331 adolescentes (47,2% chicos; 52,7% chicas) con edades comprendidas entre los 13 y los 18 años (M=14,8; DT=1,02) cumplimentaron el CIACS-2 (Ballester y Gil, 2007). La mitad de chicas y el 70% de los chicos se han emborrachado, como mínimo, algunas veces (X²=12,72; p=,005). Además, aproximadamente un 25% de chicos y chicas están en desacuerdo con la afirmación “no consumiría ninguna droga por miedo a sus efectos”. En este marco, las actitudes paternas positivas hacia el consumo de alcohol y el propio consumo de los padres se asocian con el hecho de que los adolescentes se hayan emborrachado alguna vez, consuman alcohol los fines de semana y tengan actitudes positivas hacia el mismo. De igual forma, las actitudes positivas hacia las drogas entre los familiares se relacionan con una minimización de sus efectos adversos por parte de los adolescentes. Las conductas y actitudes de riesgo de los responsables familiares parecen modular, negativamente, las creencias y comportamientos de los propios adolescentes. Así pues, y teniendo en cuenta el papel de los padres como modelos de conducta, parece imprescindible diseñar más estrategias preventivas dirigidas a los propios responsables familiares, además de a los adolescentes.

유아의 자아탄력성에 대한 어머니 양육태도와 아버지 양육참여의 상호작용효과

The aim of this study was to examine the interactional effect of mother’s parenting attitude and father’s child-rearing involvement on young children’s ego-resilience. A total of 262 mothers with young children aged 3-5 that lived in Gwangju and Jeollanamdo participated in this study. They were asked to answer the question about their own parenting attitude, spouse’s child-rearing involvement, and children’s ego-resilience. The data were analyzed using analysis of frequency, Pearson`s correlation coefficient, and hierarchical multiple regression analysis. The main results are as follows. First, there were some interactional effect between mother’s parenting attitude and father’s child-rearing involvement on young children’s ego-resilience. Second, the interaction effects were different among the sub-factors of mother’s parenting attitude and father’s child-rearing involvement. The present study suggests that it is necessary to encourage both mothers’ positive parenting attitude and fathers’ frequent child-rearing involvement in order to improve young children’s ego-resilience. In addition, it should be understood that the interaction effects between mothers’ and fathers’ parenting on children’s ego-resilience are different depending on the sub-factors of mother’s and father’s parenting.

Brief Research Report: Parents' Homework Emotions Favor Students' Homework Emotions Through Self-Efficacy

ABSTRACTWhile homework is a frequent source of distress, positive attitudes of parents can help students develop positive emotions and self-efficacy regarding homework. In this study, we tested the hypothesis that parents' emotions, favored by autonomous motivation, directly and indirectly relate with students' emotions through their self-efficacy with regard to homework. Questionnaires were administered to 205 fourth- to eighth-grade students and their parents to assess both groups' positive and negative emotions, students' self-efficacy with regard to homework, and parents' autonomous motivation. The results supported the hypothesized model: parents' autonomous motivation is associated with parents' positive emotions, which is then associated with students' positive and negative emotions, both directly and through the mediation of students' self-efficacy for doing homework. The discussion focuses on theoretical and educational implications.

School District Variation in Parental Influence on Underage Drinking Behaviors

PurposeWe examined the relationship between alcohol-specific and nonalcohol-specific parental characteristics with occasional alcohol drinking in early adolescence and probed potential school district variation. MethodsA total of 1,581 fourth and sixth graders (age range: 10–12 years) were ascertained from 17 elementary schools in a cohort study conducted in northern Taiwan in 2006, with three waves of follow-up between 2007 and 2009. Information on alcohol-specific and nonalcohol-specific parental attributes was obtained from the first two waves of self-administered paper-and-pencil questionnaires; occasional drinking, defined by having drunk on three or more occasions in the past year, was assessed at fourth wave. School district characteristics were retrieved from official statistics and self-report. Multilevel analyses were used to evaluate strength of association, with stratification by disadvantaged status of school districts. ResultsThirteen percent (95% confidence interval [CI] = 10.1%–15.8%) of young adolescents reported to drink occasionally; higher grade level, childhood drinking experience, lower parental education, maternal drinking, and positive parental attitude toward drinking were significant predictors. Nonalcohol parental predictors, including not living with both parents (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 2.34, 95% CI = 1.21–4.53) and parental involvement/reinforcement (aOR = .44; 95% CI = .22–.87), were only significant for the children of socioeconomically disadvantaged school districts. As to alcohol-specific parental characteristics, the effects of maternal drinking appear more salient in socioeconomically advantaged school districts (aOR = 2.63; 95% CI = 1.66–4.18). ConclusionsAlcohol-specific and nonalcohol-specific parental influence may operate differentially across school districts sub-grouped by socioeconomic attributes. Preventive strategies raising the awareness of underage drinking and strengthening parenting skills should be devised and implemented in the perspective of social context.

A Qualitative Study of the Context of Child and Adolescent Substance Use Initiation and Patterns of Use in the First Year for Early and Later Initiators.

Individuals who initiate substance use before high school are at higher risk of negative outcomes. Eighty-six young adults between the ages of 18 and 28 participated in semi-structured qualitative interviews focused on the circumstances surrounding participants’ first use of substances and their pattern of use in the year following initiation in order to investigate similarities and differences between early versus later initiators. Initiation and use among early initiators were more likely to be encouraged by poor parental monitoring or active facilitation of use by parents. Early initiators were more likely to report risky patterns of use such as daily use and using alone. The data suggest that interventions targeting this population should focus on improving parental monitoring and decreasing positive parental attitudes toward adolescent substance use and efforts to increase identification and intervention by middle school staff to reach youth from high-risk families.

Houdingen van leerkrachten ten aanzien van ouders en hun emoties, reacties en gevoelens van competentie bij verschillende uitingen van ouderbetrokkenheid

Abstract Attitudes of teachers regarding parents and their emotions, reactions and feelings of competence in diverse ways of parental involvement: A case specific analysis Parental involvement has become salient in the educational policy agenda. To successfully implement parental involvement policy in the school teachers are of major importance. In their daily contact with parents, teacher attitudes, their emotions and their competences play a significant role. Teachers are expected to deal with a variety of ways in which parents show their involvement with their child’s education; with assertive ways of involvement, like overprotective or unsatisfied parents, but also with parents who do not respond to school’s invitations. In this study, it is investigated how primary school teachers respond to diverse ways in which parents are involved and how these responses can be explained by teachers’ attitudes towards parental involvement. The study involved a survey among 127 teachers. They were asked about their attitudes towards parental involvement and they were presented with three hypothetical cases in which ways of involvement were depicted (overprotective, unsatisfied, non-responsive to invitations). Teachers were asked about their emotional and behavioural responses in these cases. Analyses showed that teachers in general have positive attitudes towards parental involvement, that they feel competent and that they intend to respond with understanding and empathy to various ways of involvement and that they put effort in building constructive relationships with these parents. Teachers with positive parental involvement attitudes were most sympathetic to parents who do not meet the ideal-typical standards of parental involvement.

PATHOLOGICAL TRANSFORMATION OF FAMILY STRUCTURE UNDER CONDITIONS OF FORCED MIGRATION

A multi-disciplinary team of pediatricians, child neurologists and psychiatrists, school psychologists, speech therapists, speech pathologists, and specialists in social work explored the dynamics of psychological health of 121 families of Russianspeaking migrants from the former Soviet republics in conditions of migration. The nature of family communication and the relationships of parents and children in this group were analyzed, both prior migration, and in the changed sociopsychological conditions. In most cases, in the families before the migration it was possible to state adequate conditions and parenting style which characterized the family as stable and prosperous. Evaluating retrospectively all positive mental attitude of parents to the children in these families, we allocated some models of them. As the research has shown, a social-psychological crisis of the family causes change in its structure, in the general psychological status of the family and affects primarily the system of upbringing. In migrants’ families there was a significant increase in divorces. In those families that preserved their structure disturbances of social status were accompanied by changes in the general atmosphere of the family with a more or less pronounced signs of psychological tension. In many families a change educational approaches was detected. As a result of psychological stress, the number of conflict situations witnessed by children dramatically increased. The results of the study show that the number of divorced families has increased by almost 8 times. In addition, families on the verge of divorce have been identified with a more conflict relationship. The inability of families to effectively adapt to new conditions became the cause of antisocial behavior in children.

Parental preference for fluoride varnish: a new concept in a rapidly developing nation.

ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to investigate parental preference for fluoride varnish in a country where the average percentage of dental caries in young children is up to ~73%. Consequently, the aim of this study, despite being a pilot, was to create a nationwide project in the State of Qatar to promote oral health in children.MethodsA cross-sectional perspective study was conducted at Hamad Medical Corporation in Qatar. Parents of children aged ≤5 years were offered an interview survey. A total of 200 questionnaires were completed (response rate =100%). The study was conducted between December 1, 2014 and March 30, 2015, and included all children aged >1 year and <5 years who came to the outpatient clinics for well-child and sick visits. We also included children who were admitted to the inpatient wards.ResultsThe mean age of participant children was 2.8±1.1 years. When inquiring regarding parents’ knowledge and awareness of dental health, we found that >90% of families were aware that dental health affects the health of the whole body. The study showed that ~70% of parents were not aware of the existence of fluoride varnish, but would allow a health provider to apply fluoride varnish. Furthermore, ~80% of parents would not stop brushing their child’s teeth and would not skip dentist appointments if varnish was to be applied. Approximately 40% of parents conveyed some concerns regarding the safety of fluoride varnish, despite being considered as a new concept. The main concern was that the child might swallow some of the fluoride. Another important concern expressed by parents was the availability of the fluoride varnish in all clinics.ConclusionThe robust positive attitude of parents in this sample suggests that introducing fluoride varnish is feasible and acceptable in our community. Actions to augment fluoride varnish acceptability in the developing world, such as focusing on safety, could be important in the disseminated implementation of fluoride varnish.

The Effect of Positive Parental Attitude on Adolescents` Adjustment to School - Focus on the Mediating Effect of Self-Regulated Learning and the Moderating Effect of Resilience -

The Effect of Positive Parental Attitude on Adolescents` Adjustment to School - Focus on the Mediating Effect of Self-Regulated Learning and the Moderating Effect of Resilience -

How do student and classroom characteristics affect attitude toward mathematics? A multivariate multilevel analysis

ABSTRACTThis study investigated the effects of student and classroom characteristics on math self-confidence, perceived usefulness, and enjoyment of mathematics as multiple outcomes. A sample of 7th-grade students from 78 classes of 49 schools was studied. The data were collected using, among other instruments, an attitude questionnaire. The results of the multivariate multilevel analysis showed that the variance of the 3 indicators was situated mostly at the student level, and that the indicators correlated strongly at the class level. Higher prior mathematics achievement and positive parental beliefs and attitudes were significant predictors of higher scores across the 3 indicators. Each of the baseline indicators was significantly associated with its corresponding final indicator. At the classroom level, classroom assessment was significantly associated with less endorsement of all 3 indicators, higher levels of classroom modeling with greater endorsement of perceived usefulness of mathematics, and classroom questioning with greater enjoyment of mathematics.

Child–Adult Relationship Enhancement in Primary Care (PriCARE): A Randomized Trial of a Parent Training for Child Behavior Problems

ObjectiveChild–Adult Relationship Enhancement in Primary Care (PriCARE) is a 6-session group parent training designed to teach positive parenting skills. Our objective was to measure PriCARE's impact on child behavior and parenting attitudes. MethodsParents of children 2 to 6 years old with behavior concerns were randomized to PriCARE (n = 80) or control (n = 40). Child behavior and parenting attitudes were measured at baseline (0 weeks), program completion (9 weeks), and 7 weeks after program completion (16 weeks) using the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (ECBI) and the Adult Adolescent Parenting Inventory 2 (AAPI2). Linear regression models compared mean ECBI and AAPI2 change scores from 0 to 16 weeks in the PriCARE and control groups, adjusted for baseline scores. ResultsOf those randomized to PriCARE, 43% attended 3 or more sessions. Decreases in mean ECBI intensity and problem scores between 0 and 16 weeks were greater in the PriCARE group, reflecting a larger improvement in behavior problems [intensity: −22 (−29, −16) vs −7 (−17, 2), P = .012; problem: −5 (−7, −4) vs −2 (−4, 0), P = .014]. Scores on 3 of the 5 AAPI2 subscales reflected greater improvements in parenting attitudes in the PriCARE group compared to control in the following areas: empathy toward children's needs [0.82 (0.51, 1.14) vs 0.25 (−0.19, 0.70), P = .04], corporal punishment [0.22 (0.00, 0.45) vs −0.30 (−0.61, 0.02), P = .009], and power and independence [0.37 (−0.02, 0.76) vs −0.64 (−1.19, −0.09), P = .003]. ConclusionsPriCARE shows promise in improving parent-reported child-behavior problems in preschool-aged children and increasing positive parenting attitudes.

Positive parenting attitudes and practices in three transitional Eastern European countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia and Serbia.

To identify potential predictors of using only non-violent forms of discipline for children aged 2-14years and of being against physical punishment among Roma and non-Roma parents/caregivers in Eastern European countries with similar cultural-historical backgrounds. UNICEF Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey data collected in 2010-2011 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia and Serbia (total of 9973 respondents) were analysed using multivariate logistic regression modelling with receiver operating characteristic analysis. Approximately 27% of the respondents practiced only non-violent child discipline. Roma children experienced only non-violent discipline less than half as often as their non-Roma counterparts. Household wealth index and child sex were significant predictors of positive parenting attitudes and practice. For Roma respondents, rural residence also contributed to being against physical punishment. Parents\caregivers from more affluent households are more likely than those who are less affluent to be against physical punishment of children and are more likely to practice only non-violent discipline. Evidence-based interventions are required to support existing positive forms of child rearing. These should target less affluent households from Roma settlements in the studied countries.

Dezavantajlı Çocukların Velilerine Uygun Olarak Hazırlanan Aile Katılım Etkinliklerinin (AKE) Değerlendirilmesi: Nallıhan Örneği/The Evaluation of Parental Involvement Activities for Disadvantaged Children’ Parents: Nallıhan Sample

Ozet Bu arastirmanin amaci dezavantajli cocuklarin velilerine yonelik gelistirilen aile katilim etkinliklerinin (AKE) etkililigini, velilerin ve ogrencilerin farkindaliklarini tespit etmektir. Arastirmada “karma yontem”; “ontest-sontest kontrol grupsuz model” kullanilmistir. Arastirma, 2013-2014 ogretim yilinda Ankara’nin Nallihan Ilcesi’nde alt sosyo-ekonomik duzeyde ve dezavantajli ogrencilerin yogun olarak bulundugu bir ilkokulunun ikinci sinifinda 17 cocuk ve 24 veli katilimi ile gerceklesmistir. Calisma grubundaki cocuklara ve velilere egitim yili icerisinde belirlenen 30 hafta suresince toplam 36 aktiviteden olusan AKE uygulanmistir. Arastirmada “Ilkogretimde Okul ve Aile Katilimi” veli alt olcegi nicel olcme boyutunu; AKE veli degerlendirme formu, ogrencilerin goruslerini almak icin hazirlanmis yari yapilandirilmis gorusme formu, arastirmacinin (uygulama ogretmeninin) ve okul yoneticisinin de gunlugu de nitel olcme boyutunu olusturmustur. Programa katilan ailelerin “Ilkogretimde Okul ve Aile Katilimi” veli alt olceginden aldiklari on test-son test puanlarin, olcegin butun alt boyutlarinda calisma grubunun lehine anlamli bir farklilik bulunmustur. Arastirmaya katilan velilerin, AKE uygulanmasi oncesi ve sonrasinda elde ettikleri bilgilere, tutuma iliskin puanlari, ailelerinin yasa, gelir durumuna, cocuk sayisina ve egitim duzeyine gore farklilik gostermezken, cinsiyete gore anlamli farklilik bulunmustur. Bununla beraber, AKE’nin velilerin farkindalik duzeyi uzerindeki etki buyuklugunun ortaya konulmasi amaciyla Cohen d etki buyuklugu hesaplanmis ve degeri .80 bulunmustur. Nitel verilerden ise; ogrencilerin ve velilerinin aile katilim etkinliklerine iliskin olumlu goruslere sahip olduklari; ancak sosyal ve ekonomik olanaklarin yetersizliklerin katilimi olumsuz etkiledigini belirtilmistir. Anahtar Kelimeler: Aile katilimi, Aile katilim etkinlikleri, Dezavantajli cocuklar, Veli ve ogrenci farkindaligi Extended Abstract Problem and Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of parental involvement activities designed for disadvantaged children’s parents and to determine awareness of disadvantaged parents and disadvantaged children. Method: “Mixed methods” and a non-control group pre-test – post-test model, which is one of the semi-experimental designs, was used in the context of this study. Adding that, the study was conducted in 2013-2014 academic year in a 2nd grade, public school which is located in a low socio-economic level district in Nallihan, Ankara. 17 children and 24 parents’ ideas were considered in this study. Adding that, sub-scale for parents used in the context of “The Scale for School and Family Involvement in Elementary Schools” developed by Sheldon & Epstein (2007). The Scale Form was translated into Turkish by Oguz (2012) in 6 dimensions, liker-type scale. Moreover, “Parental Involvement Evaluation Form for Parents”, “Diaries” which were kept by researcher and school manager were used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six students. “Parental Involvement Evaluation Form for Parents” and Diaries interviews were kept during and after the implementation of activities in the process. In conformity with pre-test – post-test model without control group, “Parents of the Scale for school and Family Involvement in Elementary Schools” was applied first to parents and their children. Then, 36 activities were conducted within the context of “Parental Involvement Activities” for 30 weeks with the active involvement of the researcher. At the end of the whole process, “The Scale for School and Family Involvement in Elementary Schools” was applied to subjects once again. Findings: Parents gained more positive value-related items in the post-test with all sub-dimensions. No significant difference was found between the scores related to the socio-economic characteristics (e.g. income statute, educational statue, age) of pre-test – post-test whereas, significant differences were found in terms of gender of pre- test – post-test. In order to determine Cohen d effect, size was calculated and the value of .80 was found regarding awareness of parents. Students and their parents expressed that they had favorable opinions and they were satisfied with the process about parental involvement activities in general. Certain facts were also found from researcher’s and school manager’s diaries such as sustainability for activities, attitudes of teachers, lack of family-school association, social and economic factors effected parental involvement in the implementation process. Conclusion: In conclusion, parental involvement activities have increased positive attitudes of parents and students. That is why, planning and implement parental involvement activities are important. Productive parental involvement for disadvantaged groups construct active parental roles and parent-school partnerships, promise increasingly effective interventions in order to enhance productive family-school relationships and improved learning outcomes for students. Keywords: Parent Involvement, Parent Involvement Activities, Disadvantaged Children, Awareness of Parents and Children