Factors Associated With Perceived Control Appraisals in a Family-Centered Early Intervention Program

1 April 1996

journal article
research article
Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Early Intervention

Vol. 20 (2) , 165-178
https://doi.org/10.1177/105381519602000207

Abstract

Findings from 2 studies investigating sources of variations in perceived control appraisals of parents involved in a family-centered early intervention/family support program are described. Results indicated that parent, family, and child characteristics were not related to differences in control appraisals. Practitioner help-giving styles and, to a lesser extent, staff disciplines were the only factors associated with the degree to which participants indicated they had control over needed services, resources, and supports. Implications for improving family-centered practices are described.

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