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Problem‐ and solution‐focused characteristics of parenting support, 3 years after implementation of the solution‐focused approach: A qualitative content analysis
Theuns-Boumans,E. J. W. Mathijssen,J. J. P. Rots-de Vries,M. C. van de Goor,L. A. M.
Theuns-Boumans,E. J. W.
Mathijssen,J. J. P.
Rots-de Vries,M. C.
van de Goor,L. A. M.
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In recent years, solution‐focused parenting support has been developed and implemented as a promising brief and strength‐based approach. Given the fundamental differences between solution‐focused and the historically more common problem‐focused parenting support and the complexity of transforming professional practice, an actual shift towards solution‐focused parenting support can be expected to be limited up to now. However, because research into the specific communication characteristics of professional parenting support is currently lacking, no conclusion can be drawn at present. Therefore, this study aims to explore the current problem‐ and solution‐focused characteristics of parenting support in the Dutch youth healthcare (YH). In total, 15 support sessions performed by 10 public health nurses were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. A detailed qualitative content analysis of professional communication was conducted to identify problem‐ and solution‐focused factual, expressive, relational and appealing aspects of parenting support. Problem‐focused characteristics dominated all sessions of parenting support. This study is the first to thoroughly analyse the problem‐focused and solution‐focused communication characteristics of professional parenting support using a qualitative content analysis. Parenting support practice in the Dutch YH did not shift substantially to a solution‐focused approach. More effort is required to stimulate and facilitate this professional transformation.
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The authors received no specific funding for this study.
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2021
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BRIEF THERAPY, CHALLENGE, CHILD-WELFARE, LANGUAGE, MODEL, child welfare, parenting support, problem focused, solution focused, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Theuns-Boumans, E J W, Mathijssen, J J P, Rots-de Vries, M C & van de Goor, L A M 2021, 'Problem‐ and solution‐focused characteristics of parenting support, 3 years after implementation of the solution‐focused approach : A qualitative content analysis', Child & Family Social Work, vol. 26, no. 1, pp. 163-172. https://doi.org/10.1111/cfs.12800
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