A2 Refereed review article in a scientific journal
Parent Support Programmes for Families Who are Immigrants: A Scoping Review
Authors: Hamari Lotta, Konttila Jenni, Merikukka Marko, Tuomikoski Anna-Maria, Kouvonen Petra, Kurki Marjo
Publisher: SPRINGER
Publication year: 2022
Journal: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
Journal name in source: JOURNAL OF IMMIGRANT AND MINORITY HEALTH
Journal acronym: J IMMIGR MINOR HEALT
Number of pages: 20
ISSN: 1557-1912
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-021-01181-z(external)
Web address : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-021-01181-z(external)
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/53662448(external)
Parental support is of paramount importance in the promotion of positive parenting, strengthening parenthood and protecting children from disadvantages due to immigration experiences. The aim was to describe what is known about parent support programmes targeted to families who are immigrants. Electronic databases and the grey literature were systematically and comprehensively searched with no time/language restrictions. JBI approach and PRISMA-ScR were used to guide the review. N = 88 articles were sourced. Interventions were targeted to improve parental practices, skills and family wellbeing, usually through group-based methods. Most interventions included components of positive parenting and family communication. Identifying the needs of the target group and cultural tailoring were reported to be highly important in gaining acceptability, promoting engagement and producing benefits. Parent support programmes for families who are immigrants potentially improve positive parental practices and families' wellbeing. There are many applicable and effective interventions to be exploited.
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