Early Start (New Zealand)
Model effectiveness research report last updated: 2023
Effects shown in research
Positive parenting practices
Findings rated moderate
Early Start (New Zealand)
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| Outcome measure | Effect | Follow-up timing | Sample | Sample size | Intervention group | Comparison group | Group difference | Effect size | Statistical significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-punitive attitudes (adapted from Child Rearing Practices Report and Adult-Adolescent Parenting Inventory) | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
36 months | Christchurch sample | 391 children | Unadjusted mean = 10.12 | Unadjusted mean = 9.90 | Mean difference = 0.22 | Study reported = 0.22 | Statistically significant, p < 0.05 |
| Percent smoke-free home/smoke-free area | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
36 months | Christchurch sample | 388 children | % = 80.80 | % = 81.60 | = -0.80 | Study reported = -0.02 | Not statistically significant, p ≥ 0.05 |
| Positive parenting attitude (adapted from Child Rearing Practices Report and Adult-Adolescent Parenting Inventory) | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
36 months | Christchurch sample | 391 children | Unadjusted mean = 10.14 | Unadjusted mean = 9.88 | Mean difference = 0.26 | Study reported = 0.26 | Statistically significant, p < 0.05 |
| Total parenting score (adapted from Child Rearing Practices Report and Adult-Adolescent Parenting Inventory) | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
36 months | Christchurch sample | 391 children | Unadjusted mean = 10.14 | Unadjusted mean = 9.87 | Mean difference = 0.27 | Study reported = 0.27 | Statistically significant, p < 0.05 |