Soutien à la parentalité: mise en œuvre et évaluation dʼHélys 12-17 ans, un programme universel novateur destiné aux parents dʼadolescents
摘要
Hélys 12–17 years old was created in response to the lack of universal-access Québec programs offering support to parents of adolescents.
InterventionThe program provides parents with conferences, podcasts, and infographics on four themes related to adolescence (adolescence 101, digital age, love and friendships, interests and career orientation).
MethodThe assessment of the programʼs initial implementation and its effects on parents was documented through focus group interviews with 12 facilitators, individual interviews with 11 parents, and questionnaires administered to 24 parents before and after the end of the program. YouTube analytics were also used to track engagement with the podcasts.
ResultsParticipants appreciated the program, particularly the opportunities for discussion and sharing. Their feedback highlights several factors that facilitated or hindered participation, including the schedule, the location, and the virtual format of the conferences. Statistically, the results show significant improvements in parentsʼ sense of efficacy, but no changes in autonomy support or in the quality of the parent–adolescent relationship. Nonetheless, parents reported feeling valued and said they had adjusted certain practices to better communicate with their teenager and support their autonomy.
ImplicationAfter evaluation, the program is considered promising, and modifications to the conference content and program modalities are being made to better meet parentsʼ needs and encourage their participation.