Black or African American
48%
Shaw, D. S., Dishion, T. J., Supplee, L., Gardner, F., & Arnds, K. (2006). Randomized trial of a family-centered approach to the prevention of early conduct problems: 2-year effects of the family check-up in early childhood. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 74(1), 1–9.
Model(s): Family Check-Up® For Children
Study design characteristics contributing to rating
| Design | Attrition | Baseline equivalence | Confounding factors? | Valid, reliable measures? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randomized controlled trial | Low |
Established on race/ethnicity, parents’ education, and baseline outcomes. |
None |
Not assessed in manuscripts reviewed under Handbook of Procedures and Standards, Version 1 |
Child Development and School Readiness
| Outcome Measure | Timing of Follow-Up | Rating | Direction of Effect | Effect Size (Absolute Value) | Stastical Significance | Sample Size | Sample Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBCL Aggression Scale (Revised version for age 4 follow-up) | Age 3 and Age 4 | High | 30.22 | Not statistically significant, p ≥ 0.05 | 92 children | Pittsburgh sample | |
| CBCL Destructive Scale (Revised version for age 4 follow-up) | Age 3 and Age 4 | High | 3.00 | Not statistically significant, p ≥ 0.05 | 92 children | Pittsburgh sample | |
| CBCL Physical Aggression | Age 3 and Age 4 | High | 30.27 | Statistical significance not reported | 92 children | Pittsburgh sample |
Positive Parenting Practices
| Outcome Measure | Timing of Follow-Up | Rating | Direction of Effect | Effect Size (Absolute Value) | Stastical Significance | Sample Size | Sample Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOME Involvement | Age 3 and Age 4 | High | 30.27 | Statistically significant,p < 0.05 | 92 families | Pittsburgh sample |
This study included participants from the following locations:
- Pennsylvania
Study Participants
The study included 120 mothers who participated in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program and had sons between ages 17 and 27 months at the time of recruitment in 2001. Families also must have demonstrated at least two of three possible risk factors: (1) socioeconomic status; (2) family risk factors (maternal depression or substance abuse); and (3) child risk factors, or conduct problems. Most study participants were African American (48%) or white (40%); the remaining 12% of participants were biracial. Half of the study participants were single and never married, 45% were married or living with their partner, and 5% were separated, divorced, or widowed. Two-thirds of participating mothers had a high school diploma or less, and the average family income was $15,374.
Setting
The study recruited participants from eight sites of the WIC program in the Pittsburgh, PA, area.
Intervention condition
Note: Navigate to the model page for more information about the home visiting model. See the source manuscript for more information about how the model was implemented in this study.
Comparison Conditions
Families in the comparison condition received the same WIC services as the intervention group but did not receive visits or intervention from parent consultants. The comparison group also received an assessment session, conducted by research staff. Although this session typically is part of the Family Check-Up program, for the purposes of this study, the assessment was conducted prior to randomization.
Funding Sources
National Institute of Mental Health Grant MH06291 and National Institute on Drug Abuse Grant DA016110.