Date of Award
Summer 1983
Document Type
Dissertation - Restricted
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Education
First Advisor
Dupuis, Adrian
Second Advisor
Ivanoff, John
Third Advisor
Martin, Thomas
Abstract
The effectiveness of a school-age mothers program was evaluated with respect to four variables: positive self-concept, knowledge of child development, attitudes toward children and proficiency in parenting skills. The evaluation was based on pretest and posttest measurements of twenty-five subjects. Three standardized tests and an observation schedule constructed for the study were administered. The clearest finding regarding effectiveness related to the acquisition of the practice of parenting skills, which was the most tangible thrust of the program. The three other qualities showed no statistically significant change, although weak positive trends were noted. Judged in terms of its own goals the program under study appeared to have been moderately successful.