Short-term impact of a combination intervention on family cohesion: Results from a pilot cluster-randomized clinical trial in Northern Ghana

IF 4.6 2区心理学 Q1 FAMILY STUDIES

Journal of Research on Adolescence Pub Date : 2024-06-02 DOI:10.1111/jora.12977

Ozge Sensoy Bahar, William Byansi, Abdallah Ibrahim, Alice Boateng, Portia Buernarkie Nartey, Proscovia Nabunya, Kingsley Kumbelim, Fred M. Ssewamala, Mary M. McKay

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Abstract

Child labor remains a concern in sub-Saharan Africa. Yet, evidence-based preventive efforts are limited. We analyzed longitudinal data from Ghanaian adolescent girls in a pilot randomized clinical trial testing the preliminary impact of a combination intervention on family cohesion as a protective factor against child labor and school dropout. While there was no statistical difference between the control and intervention groups at 9 months, the results show that family cohesion scores improved significantly from baseline to 9 months for the ANZANSI intervention group. Qualitative results indicated improved family cohesion in the intervention group. Hence, future studies should further examine this promising social work intervention.

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综合干预措施对家庭凝聚力的短期影响：加纳北部集群随机临床试验的结果。

童工问题仍然是撒哈拉以南非洲地区的一个令人担忧的问题。然而，以证据为基础的预防工作却很有限。我们分析了加纳少女的纵向数据，这些数据来自一项试点随机临床试验，该试验测试了综合干预措施对作为童工和辍学保护因素的家庭凝聚力的初步影响。虽然对照组和干预组在 9 个月时没有统计差异，但结果显示，从基线到 9 个月，ANZANSI 干预组的家庭凝聚力得分显著提高。定性结果表明，干预组的家庭凝聚力有所提高。因此，今后的研究应进一步探讨这一前景广阔的社会工作干预措施。

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Journal of Research on Adolescence Multiple-

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6.90

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8.30%

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期刊介绍： Multidisciplinary and international in scope, the Journal of Research on Adolescence (JRA) significantly advances knowledge in the field of adolescent research. Employing a diverse array of methodologies, this compelling journal publishes original research and integrative reviews of the highest level of scholarship. Featured studies include both quantitative and qualitative methodologies applied to cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development and behavior. Articles pertinent to the variety of developmental patterns inherent throughout adolescence are featured, including cross-national and cross-cultural studies. Attention is given to normative patterns of behavior as well as individual differences rooted in personal or social and cultural factors.