Fathering Through Change: Online Parent Training for Divorced Fathers (FTC)

说明(申请人提供)：该项目第二阶段的目标是通过改变为人父：为离异父亲提供在线父母培训，为服务严重不足的离异父亲群体提供必要的技能，使他们成为子女的有效父母，并与其前配偶共同为人父母。为了提供这一培训，联邦贸易委员会将调整俄勒冈州家长管理培训(PMTO)，这是最佳实践名单上最大的循证项目，如SAMHSA的国家循证项目和实践登记处，以适应离异父亲明确定义的需求。FTC的交付将通过基于网络的移动技术进行，以最大限度地提高可及性，并适应当代父母对在线社交网络的偏好。FTC的混合学习方法让参与者参与基于小组的学习以及个性化的互动教学。在第一阶段，我们开发并测试了一个试点模块，以培训离异父亲的关键育儿技能，包括提供有效的指导、情绪自我调节、 并提供积极的强化。结果提供了项目的可用性、可接受性的证据，并在干预前的小组内证明了目标领域项目内容的变化。在第二阶段，我们将开发和测试在线交付的更多模块。方案开发将包括离婚父亲和经认证的PMTO培训师以及家庭法院服务管理员的重点小组。在第二年，我们将进行一项有260人参加的随机对照试验，以测试FCT对离婚父亲的育儿技能、共同育儿冲突和合作的有效性。招募将通过五个参与的家庭法院管理部门或社区计划进行。数据收集将分三波进行：干预前基线、干预后3个月随访和干预后6个月随访评估。将指定线性增长模型来检验处理假设的意图。首席调查员在父母培训、与离异父亲合作以及涉及媒体和互联网技术的翻译研究方面拥有丰富的经验。Iris Media因其节目获得了12个电视媒体奖，并在开发家长支持计划方面拥有丰富的经验。该项目得益于与熟悉离异父亲面临的育儿挑战以及法院对离婚父母的要求的关键顾问的合作。联邦贸易委员会有可能填补支持结构中明确定义的空白 离婚的父亲，从而使父亲和他们的孩子都受益。有必要的机构支持、设备和物质资源来制定和传播该方案。Iris Media有完成第一阶段和第二阶段SBIR项目的历史，并为其将培训干预措施商业化的承诺而自豪。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The goal of this Phase II project, Fathering Through Change (FTC): Online Parent Training for Divorced Fathers, is to provide a severely underserved population, divorced fathers, with the skills necessary to be effective parents to their children and co-parents with their former spouses. To provide this training, FTC will adapt the Parent Management Training - Oregon (PMTO), the single largest 'family' of evidence-based programs on best practice lists such as SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practice, to the well-defined needs of divorced fathers. Delivery of FTC will occur through web-based mobile technology to maximize accessibility and to accommodate the preference of the current generation of parents for online social networking. FTC's blended learning approach engages participants in group-based learning as well as individualized interactive instruction. In Phase I, we developed and tested a pilot module to train divorced fathers in key parenting skills, including giving effective instruction, emotional self-regulation, and delivering positive reinforcement. Outcomes provided evidence of the program's usability, acceptability, and demonstrated within group pre-post intervention change in targeted domains program content. In Phase II we will develop and test additional modules to be delivered online. Program development will comprise focus groups of divorced fathers and certified PMTO trainers as well as family court services administrators. In year 2, we will conduct a randomized controlled trial with 260 participants to test the effectiveness of FCT on divorced fathers' parenting skills, co-parenting conflict and cooperation. Recruitment will occur through five participating family court administrations or community programs. Data will be collected at three waves: pre-intervention baseline, a 3 month post-intervention follow-up, and a 6-month post- intervention follow-up assessment. Linear growth models will be specified to test intent to treat hypotheses. The Principal Investigators have extensive experience in parent training, working with divorced fathers, and translational research involving media and Internet technologies. IRIS Media has received 12 Telly media awards for its programs and has extensive experience in developing parent support programs. The project benefits from partnerships with key consultants familiar with parenting challenges divorced fathers face as well as court mandates for divorced parents. FTC has the potential to fill a well-defined gap in the support structure for divorced fathers and thereby benefit both fathers and their children. The necessary institutional support, equipment and physical resources are available to develop and disseminate the program. IRIS Media has a history of completing Phase I and Phase II SBIR projects and prides itself on its commitment to commercializing training interventions.