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ERIC Number: EJ633428
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0300-4430
A Qualitative Examination of Parents' Experiences in Parents' Education Groups.
Wolfe, Randi B.; Haddy, Lana
Early Child Development and Care, v167 p77-87 Apr 2001
Qualitative methods were used to examine the dynamics underlying reported benefits and outcomes of parent education. Findings suggest that the program can lead to significant, transformative learning and enhanced personal empowerment. Group format can provide social support to isolated parents. Overall experience can result in deeper understanding of children and parents' role and responsibilities. (Author/KB)
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Interviews, Knowledge Level, Outcomes of Education, Parent Attitudes, Parent Education, Parent Empowerment, Parent Responsibility, Parent Role, Parents, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Social Support Groups
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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