A Participant Evaluation of the U.S. Navy Parent Support Program |
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| Authors: | Michelle L. Kelley Michael J. Schwerin Kara L. Farrar Marian E. Lane |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Department of Psychology, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, 23529-0267, VA, USA;(2) Navy Personnel Research, Studies, and Technology, Millington, TN, USA;(3) University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, USA;(4) RTI International, 3040 Cornwallis Road, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27502 |
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| Abstract: | This study reports on the results of a program evaluation of the U.S. Navy New Parent Support Program (NPSP). NPSP is composed of two components: center-based parenting classes and home-based visits. Data are presented on: (a) satisfaction with program quality, (b) how well the program met its primary objectives (e.g., helps reduce parenting stress), (c) how well the NPSP met its Reasons for Being (RFBs; e.g., Helps service members concentrate on their job), and (d) program impact on mission-related outcomes (i.e., quality of life (QOL), readiness, and program impact on their decision to remain in the military). Results indicate that parents who take part in both the parenting classes and home-based visits report that the program exceeded their expectations, the program improved their perceptions of their parenting and coping skills, they perceived that the program demonstrated the Navy's concern for Sailors and their families, and the program enhanced the family's quality of life. Implications of study findings are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | Parent training Parent support Program evaluation |
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