Family Connects
Model effectiveness research report last updated: 2014
Effects shown in research & outcome measure details
Positive parenting practices
Findings rated moderate
Family Connects
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| Outcome measure | Effect | Follow-up timing | Sample | Sample size | Intervention group | Comparison group | Group difference | Effect size | Statistical significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Father–infant relationship quality | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
Infant Age 6 months | Interviewed subsample, 7/2009-12/2010 births | 524 families | Unadjusted mean = 2.09 | Unadjusted mean = 1.92 | Mean difference = 0.11 | HomeVEE calculated = 0.21 | Not statistically significant, p = 0.08 |
| Mother knowledge of infant development | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
Infant Age 6 months | Interviewed subsample, 7/2009-12/2010 births | 531 families | Unadjusted mean = 0.75 | Unadjusted mean = 0.77 | Mean difference = 0.02 | HomeVEE calculated = -0.11 | Not statistically significant, p = 0.10 |
| Mother negative parenting behaviors | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
Infant Age 6 months | Interviewed subsample, 7/2009-12/2010 births | 531 families | Unadjusted mean = 0.32 | Unadjusted mean = 0.33 | Mean difference = 0.02 | HomeVEE calculated = -0.03 | Not statistically significant, p = 0.59 |
| Mother positive parenting behaviors | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
Infant Age 6 months | Interviewed subsample, 7/2009-12/2010 births | 531 families | Unadjusted mean = 4.12 | Unadjusted mean = 4.01 | Mean difference = 0.10 | Study reported = 0.25 | Statistically significant, p<0.01 |
| Mother sense of parenting competence | FavorableUnfavorable or ambiguousNo Effect |
Infant Age 6 months | Interviewed subsample, 7/2009-12/2010 births | 531 families | Unadjusted mean = 4.62 | Unadjusted mean = 4.63 | Mean difference = 0.01 | HomeVEE calculated = -0.02 | Not statistically significant, p = 0.83 |
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| Outcome measure | Outcome measure description | Collection method | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
Father–infant relationship quality |
Father-infant relationship quality (whether the biological father was involved with the infant 10 items e.g., "hugs or shows physical affection toward child") | Parent report | Not applicable |
Mother knowledge of infant development |
Knowledge of infant development (10 items e.g., "shouted at infant") | Parent report | Not applicable |
Mother negative parenting behaviors |
Negative parenting behaviors (10 items, e.g., "shouted at infant") | Parent report | Not applicable |
Mother positive parenting behaviors |
Positive parenting behaviors (7 items e.g., "comforted infant") | Parent report | Not applicable |
Mother sense of parenting competence |
Parenting sense of competence (17 items e.g., "being a parent makes me tense and anxious") | Parent report | Not applicable |