Prevention of familial transmission of depression: EFFEKT-E - a selective program for emotionally burdened families
Bühler A, Kötter C, Lösel F, Jaursch S (2011)
Publication Language: English
Publication Status: Accepted
Publication Type: Journal article, Original article
Publication year: 2011
Journal
Original Authors: Bühler Anneke, Kötter Charlotte, Jaursch Stefanie, Lösel Friedrich
Publisher: Springer
Book Volume: 19
Pages Range: 321-327
Journal Issue: 4
DOI: 10.1007/s10389-011-0423-5
Abstract
Aim
Parental depression is a strong risk factor for depression in children and is associated with offspring’s behavioral problems. Therefore, prevention measures should aim to reduce the transmission of risk to children of depressed mothers. In this paper, description and evaluation results are reported for EFFEKT-E (Entwicklungsförderung in Familien: Eltern- und Kinder-Training in emotional belasteten Familien), a prevention program to be used in the setting of mother–child rehabilitation clinics. EFFEKT-E is a family-oriented program including parent training and social skills training for pre-school children.
Subjects and methods
The evaluation study contained 375 mothers and their children. The program was evaluated in a quasi-experimental pre-post-follow-up design using instruments on parenting behavior and children’s emotional and behavioral problems.
Results
Evaluation showed satisfying out reach and implementation of the program. Compared to a treatment-as-usual condition, EFFEKT-E children exhibited less emotional disruption and hyperactivity. Mother’s sense of parental competence was promoted, problematic parenting behavior decreased.
Conclusion
EFFEKT-E is an evidence-based selective program which has the potential to prevent intergenerational transmission of depression.
Authors with CRIS profile
Friedrich Lösel
Lehrstuhl für Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie
Stefanie Jaursch
Lehrstuhl für Psychologische Diagnostik, Methodenlehre und Rechtspsychologie
Involved external institutions
Germany (DE)How to cite
APA:
Bühler, A., Kötter, C., Lösel, F., & Jaursch, S. (2011). Prevention of familial transmission of depression: EFFEKT-E - a selective program for emotionally burdened families. Journal of Public Health, 19(4), 321-327. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10389-011-0423-5
MLA:
Bühler, Anneke, et al. "Prevention of familial transmission of depression: EFFEKT-E - a selective program for emotionally burdened families." Journal of Public Health 19.4 (2011): 321-327.
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