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Developing a Culturally Tailored Parent Intervention for Urban Low-Income Children in China

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose: This study developed and piloted a culturally tailored parenting intervention for children in low-income urban families using a multiphase mixed-methods design. Methods: In Study 1, a three-round Delphi survey with 30 experts was conducted to select and refine key components. An intervention manual was developed based on the Delphi findings. In Study 2, a single-arm pilot study involving nine families (children aged 7–9) evaluated the feasibility and preliminary outcomes across three time points, with postintervention qualitative interviews. Results: Eight key components were selected, achieving a 96.3% agreement rate and strong between-round ranking consistency (ρ = 0.87). Satisfaction and feasibility ratings were high. Favorable trends emerged for children’s externalizing and internalizing problems, though internalizing symptoms showed limited improvement rates from pre- to postintervention. Qualitative findings supported enhanced positive parenting, parent–child relationship, and parents’ psychological well-being. Discussion: Findings indicate that the intervention is feasible and shows promise, warranting a larger-scale efficacy trial.

Source: Research on Social Work Practice

DOI: 10.1177/10497315261502335

Authors: Yaoxiang Ren, Lu Yu, Shan Jiang, Camilla Kin Ming Lo, Daniel T. L. Shek

Institutions: Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Zhejiang University

Language: English

Topic: Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,650