Intentional Harmony in the Lives of Working Parents: Program Development and Evaluation

Authors: Wiley, Angela R.; Branscomb, Kathryn; Wang, Yan Z.

Source: Family Relations, Volume 56, Number 3, July 2007 , pp. 318-328(11)

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Abstract:

Family life practitioners are increasingly being called upon to help families meet work-life challenges. This article describes the grassroots beginnings, program development, and formative evaluation findings for 1 module of a Cooperative Extension work-life management program. Although the curriculum module is based on theory and research, it emphasizes practical strategies. A total of 101 employed parents participated. An intervention group received the curriculum and materials, whereas a comparison group did not. Pretest and posttest comparisons provide initial support for the success of the curriculum in encouraging effective work-life management practices among employed parents. Directions for further program revision and evaluation are discussed.

Keywords: curriculum; evaluation; parenting; program development; work and family; work-life

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1741-3729.2007.00462.x

Publication date: 2007-07-01