Lisa L. Knoche|Carolyn Pope Edwards|Susan M. Sheridan|Kevin Kupzyk|Christine A. Marvin|Keely D. Cline|Brandy L. Clarke
Getting ready: Results of a randomized trial of a relationship?focused intervention on the parent–infant relationship in rural early head start
University of Nebraska–Lincoln|University of Nebraska–Lincoln|University of Nebraska–Lincoln|University of Nebraska Medical Center|University of Nebraska–Lincoln|East Tennessee State University|University of Nebraska–Lincoln
purpose study investigate effects relational intervention getting ready intervention parenting behaviors supporting parentinfant relationship families enrolled early head start homebased programming twohundred thirtyfour parents children participated randomized study 42 parents reporting education less highschool diploma brief semistructured parentchild interaction tasks videotaped every 4 months a16month intervention period observational codes parentinfant relationship behaviors included quality three parental behaviors warmth sensitivity support learning encouragement autonomy two appropriateness indicators support learning guidancedirectives one amount indicator constructive behaviors parents participated getting ready intervention demonstrated higher quality interactions children included enhanced quality warmth sensitivity support childrens autonomy parents control group also likely use appropriate directives children likely demonstrate appropriate supports young childrens learning results indicate added value getting ready intervention early head start homebased programming families infants toddlers