ICPS
2019 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2019
Parental Perspective: Afterschool Program's Impact on Under-Resourced Parents and Children
- Kimberly A. Biddle
Sacramento State - Kimberly A. Biddle
CSU Sacramento - Mayra Adame
CSU Sacramento - Cecilia Fuentes
University of San Francisco - Diane Lee
Monterrey Peninsula Community College - Alicia Herrera
California State University, Sacramento - Josiah Gorter
GreenHouse - Rena Crocker
GreenHouse
Abstract
Study evaluates the impact of an afterschool program on parents and children from the viewpoint of the participating parents. The mixed-method analyses and results demonstrated that the afterschool program positively impacted the parents’ and their children’s outcomes. Specifically, their children’s participation led to better psychological well-being for parents and children.
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