Families in Society The Journal of Contemporary Social Services · 2004 · 29 citations · 18 references
Family MedicineFamily InvolvementEducationPreschool DevelopmentEarly Childhood EducationFamily StrengtheningMental HealthSocial SupportSocial WorkProgram EvaluationFamily InteractionStrengths-based Practices InventoryChild CareBetter UnderstandingEarly Childhood DevelopmentChild DevelopmentNursingEarly EducationBehavioral SupportPediatricsStrengths-based Service DeliveryMedicineCultural Competency
Understanding the outcomes of strengths-based programs requires a better understanding of the extent to which programs actually provide services that are consistent with this model. To this end, we have developed the Strengths-Based Practices Inventory (SBPI). Data collected from two studies of parents participating in either an early childhood prevention program or family support program indicated that the SBPI has 4 related factors: (a) identification and use of strengths, (b) cultural competency, (c) interpersonal sensitivity and knowledge, and (d) relationship-supportive behavior. The SBPI is sensitive to differences between programs in the extent of strengths-based practice and is related to some expected outcomes, including family empowerment and social support.
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Philip Brickman, Rabinowitz Vita Carulli, Karuza Jurgis et al. · American Psychologist · 1982 · 873 citations