Thesis
Cultural adaptations of the strengthening families program for youth ages 10-14 in the state of Washington
Washington State University
Master of Arts (MA), Washington State University
2010
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/106983
Abstract
The current study explores how facilitators culturally adapt the Strengthening Families Program for youth ages 10-14 in the state of Washington. I partnered with 16-facilitators and conducted semi-structured interviews with them to build knowledge about their experiences implementing the program to diverse populations, particularly to Latino and American Indian families. This study's research questions are (a) what are cultural adaptations facilitators make and (b) what are the reasons facilitators chose to adapt? Grounded systems theory methodology guided my inquiry and interpretation of facilitator narratives. Three main themes emerged as to why facilitators culturally adapt the program: 1) Time and program structure, 2) family compositions and dynamics, and 3) acculturation challenges. Cultural adaptations facilitators discussed include: 1) Added information, 2) skipped/reorganized games and activities, 3) extended discussion time, 4) translation of information, 5) cultural practices, and 6) symbols in program implementations, and 7) facilitator fit. Reasons for adaptation include both cultural and circumstantial needs of families. Implications for community-based prevention programs are discussed and topics are proposed for interagency conversation.
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- Title
- Cultural adaptations of the strengthening families program for youth ages 10-14 in the state of Washington
- Creators
- Jennifer Ellen Wilcox
- Contributors
- Laura G. Hill (Degree Supervisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Human Development, Department of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Arts (MA), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University; Pullman, Wash. :
- Identifiers
- 99900525002701842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis