Involvement of parents in the implementation of the early intervention program
https://doi.org/10.24884/2219-8245-2025-17-3-56-63
Abstract
This article presents the results of a study on parental involvement in early intervention programs in relation to their psychological characteristics. Thirty-seven parents from families receiving early intervention services were surveyed. The study examined the characteristics of their emotional state (Beck Depression and Anxiety Scales), their attitude toward their child (Parental Attitude Questionnaire by A. J. Varga and V. V. Stolin), their stress level (Perceived Stress Scale by S. Cohen and G. Williamson), their satisfaction with social support (G. Zimet's Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support), parental adherence to recommendations (D. Morisky and L. Green's adapted compliance questionnaire), parental involvement (a questionnaire based on research by Hackworth N. J. et al.), and socio-demographic indicators. Research results: the level of parental involvement is significantly correlated with the depressive (r=-0.420, p≤0.05) and anxiety (r=0.334, p≤0.05) in parents, with higher levels of depression associated with lower levels of parental involvement in class activities (r=-0.381, p≤0.05). The level of perceived stress negatively correlates with the implementation of recommendations in daily routines (r=-0.642, p≤0.05); and support from significant others negatively correlates with class attendance (r=-0.432, p≤0.05). Thus, the results allow us to conclude that it is necessary to take into account the emotional state of parents, their stress levels, and the characteristics of social support when implementing early intervention programs in a family-centered approach to engage with children.
About the Authors
S. S. BronsteinRussian Federation
Bronstein S.S., Clinical Psychologist, St. Petersburg
M. E. Blokh
St. Petersburg State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Blokh M. E., Candidate of Medical Sciences, Psychotherapist, Associate Professor of the Department of Mental Health and Early Support of Children and Parents
St. Petersburg
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Bronstein S.S., Blokh M.E. Involvement of parents in the implementation of the early intervention program. Medical Psychology in Russia. 2025;17(3):56-63. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.24884/2219-8245-2025-17-3-56-63
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