F43.1 F91 F94.1 F94.2
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Foster parents (n=72) attend the German version of the Fostering Changes training (twelve 3 hour- sessions).
Sponsors
Universitätsklinikum Ulm - Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie/Psychotherapie
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
2 Years to 11 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Foster parents with at least one foster child in the age of 2 up to 11 years with emotional and/or behavioural problems
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: known intelligence deficit (IQ <70); foster parent with insufficient knowledge in German language; regular family counselling
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Behavioural problems of the foster child (measure: Carer-Defined Problems Scale). This variable is measured before (t0) and after the training (t1) as well as three months after the end of the training (t2). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of attachment relationship between foster parent and foster child (measuring instrumenst: Quality of Attachment Relationship Questionnaire and Child Relationship Behavior Inventory); perceived stress of foster parent (Parental Stress Scale); psychopathology of foster child (Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire); parenting style of foster parent (Parenting Scale). These variables are measured before (t0) and after the training (t1) as well as three months after the end of the training (t2). In addition, qualitative group interviews with foster parents with a focus on the setting and effectiveness of the training will be performed two months after the end of each training course. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactChristian Bachmann
Universitätsklinikum Ulm - Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie/Psychotherapie
Outcome results
None listed