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The Online Adaptation and Outcomes of a Family-Based Intervention Addressing Substance Use Disorders
Research on Social Work Practice
  • Edward Cohen, San Jose State University
  • Rosemary Tisch, Prevention Partnership International
Publication Date
3-1-2021
Document Type
Article
DOI
10.1177/1049731520975860
Abstract

Purpose: This article compares outcomes of a family-based prevention program from its original in-person mode to an online mode in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Celebrating Families!™ is designed to improve parenting skills, family functioning, and family relationships to break the cycle of substance use problems. Method: This mixed-methods, quasi-experimental study compared outcomes of in-person and online treatment conditions and content analysis of open-ended responses to a satisfaction survey. Results: Both groups showed improvement in outcomes, with moderate effect sizes and high satisfaction. Average scores of the online groups were generally lower than the in-person scores. Qualitative data yielded participants’ accounts of improvements in parenting behaviors, family relationships, coping skills, and knowledge insights. Conclusions: Despite the contexts of COVID-19, findings provided evidence that such relational group interventions can be feasibly administered online and can effect changes required to break the cycle of substance use problems and adverse family experiences.

Funding Sponsor
San José State University
Keywords
  • child abuse,
  • child welfare,
  • parent training,
  • prevention,
  • substance abuse
Citation Information
Edward Cohen and Rosemary Tisch. "The Online Adaptation and Outcomes of a Family-Based Intervention Addressing Substance Use Disorders" Research on Social Work Practice Vol. 31 Iss. 3 (2021) p. 244 - 253
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/edward_cohen/44/