dc.contributor.advisor |
Hall, Gordon |
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dc.contributor.author |
Barton, Jocelyn |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2016-11-21T16:53:20Z |
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dc.date.available |
2016-11-21T16:53:20Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2016-11-21 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/1794/20665 |
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dc.description.abstract |
Child maltreatment is a costly social problem that carries with it significant risk of poor outcomes across the lifespan. There is a large body of research on risk and protective factors associated with child maltreatment. However, there is a significant gap in the literature on family functioning after children are reunified with their families. The current study proposed a conceptual model of family functioning based on a socioecological perspective. Hypotheses related to the effects of parenting on well-being were tested using a series of structural equation models. Results indicated modest support for the directional effects of improved parenting on parental well-being and the importance of social support for these families.
Overall, this study points to the necessity of continued interaction with families after reunification and the importance of a multi-dimensional perspective. Many mothers continued to struggle with substance use months after reunification, indicating the need for long-term interventions and continued assessment of family well-being. The current study provides data to support changes in public policy and practice which would emphasize continuing long-term service provision. In particular, these families are likely to benefit most from empirically-supported parent training and the development of social support skill-building. |
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dc.language.iso |
en_US |
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dc.publisher |
University of Oregon |
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dc.rights |
Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0-US |
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dc.subject |
Child maltreatment |
en_US |
dc.subject |
Parenting |
en_US |
dc.subject |
Reunification |
en_US |
dc.subject |
Well-being |
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dc.title |
The Effects of Parenting on Well-Being in Families Reunited After Foster Care |
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dc.type |
Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
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thesis.degree.name |
Ph.D. |
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thesis.degree.level |
doctoral |
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thesis.degree.discipline |
Department of Psychology |
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thesis.degree.grantor |
University of Oregon |
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