Research Plan April/ May 2010 Develop observational coding
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Evaluating the Incredible Years Baby ProgrammeCatrin Hedd Jones
Supervised by Dr David Daley, Dr Tracey Bywater School of PsychologyBangor University, Wales and Prof. Judy Hutchings (Incredible Years, Wales)
Research PlanApril/ May 2010 Develop observational coding June-August 2010 Field test measures, ethical approval and recruit partnersRecruit 3 groups in August 2010 & 3 groups in November 20102012 Analysis of data, conference presentations & dissertation
Proposed Parental MeasuresBonding (M-I-B, Taylor et al 2005)Parental Confidence (KCPS, Črnčec et al 2008)Depression (EPDS, Cox et al, 1987)Social support
Proposed Child MeasuresDevelopmental assessment (Griffiths, 1996)Temperament Home observation
Additional MeasuresInfant/ toddler HOME inventory (Caldwell &§ Bradley 2003)DemographicsSafety
Parenting Coaching Programme8 weekly group meetings Parents attend with babies (0-7m)Enhances developmental awarenessEncourages effective communication Offers information on ‘Baby proofing’ the homeOffers parental support
Contact: Catrin Hedd Jones 01248382651, [email protected] or visit our website www.incredibleyearswales.co.uk
Benefits for Service ProvidersLeader support and supervision Evaluation of programme
ParentsSharing knowledge and experiencesEnhances Parenting confidence
BabiesGreater understanding of their needsAppropriate stimulationImproved home safety
Participants72 Infant (0-7month old) & parent dyads. 2:1 Randomisation, 48 infant programme, 24 waiting list control (= toddler programme@18 mo.)Data at baseline,+ 6 month & +12 month
Aim: For my Ph.D. I will evaluate this new programme comparing outcomes from parents who have attended a infant group with those who haven’t. I wish to assess how supportive and useful this programme is for parents of very young children.