Evaluation of the Parenting in the Moment Online Program for Forcibly Displaced Families

Launched by ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY · Aug 6, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying an online parenting program called Parenting in the Moment (PIM) to see how effective it is for families who have been forcibly displaced, such as refugees or those who have migrated due to conflict or disaster. The goal is to help these families improve their parenting skills, which can lead to better safety and well-being for their children. In this study, 720 families will be involved, with half participating in the PIM program and the other half receiving a list of family resources while they wait for access to the program after the study ends.

To be eligible, a family must have a primary caregiver who is at least 18 years old and taking care of a child aged 6 to 12. The caregiver should have experienced forced displacement within the past ten years and be able to participate in the program in English, Spanish, Arabic, or French. Participants will be asked to complete surveys and take part in video conversations about their family interactions at different points during the study. This research aims to provide valuable insights into how online parenting programs can support families facing challenges due to displacement.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. The person is a primary Caregiver to a Child age 6 - 12 years in their care and living with them at least half the time
• • 2. The Caregiver is at least 18 years of age
• • 3. The Caregiver is able to do a program delivered in English, Spanish, Arabic or French, and to answer questions in English, Spanish, Arabic or French.
• • 4. The Caregiver resides in the United States
• • 5. The Caregiver has reliable access to a smart phone, tablet, or computer with stable internet access.
• • 6. One Parent, not necessarily the PCG, has experienced forced displacement in the past 10 years
• • 7. The Parent is able to consent for self and Child If the PCG does not have the legal right to provide Parent permission for the Child to participate, the Child's legal Parent/Caregiver can provide consent while the PCG actively participates in the study with the Child.
• • 8. The Child is able to answer questions in English, Spanish, Arabic or French.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Prisoners
• • 2. Impaired decision-making capacity
• • 3. Disclosed active psychosis of Parent or Child
• • 4. Open Child protection case for abuse or neglect in the family