Citation

Coatsworth JD, Pantin H, Szapocznik J. Clin. Child Fam. Psychol. Rev. 2002; 5(2): 113-132.

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(Copyright © 2002, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

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Abstract

This paper describes the theoretical and empirical foundations of Familias Unidas, a multilevel, family-centered intervention designed to prevent problem behavior in Hispanic adolescents. The main theoretical tenets for the intervention model; an ecological-developmental perspective, the centrality of ethnic and cultural themes, application of empowerment principles, and a family focus are reviewed. The literature on the risk and protective factors that provided the justification for the intervention's targeted mediators and the core clinical applications that are intended to alter them are discussed. Familias Unidas engages Hispanic immigrant parents into an empowerment process in which they first build a strong parent-support network and then use the network to increase knowledge of culturally relevant parenting, strengthen parenting skills, and then apply these new skills in a series of activities designed to reduce risks frequently found in poor, urban environments. The available evidence supporting the efficacy of Familias Unidas is summarized, as are future goals and a current, second-generation application of the intervention. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 2002. Copyright © 2002 by Springer)

Juvenile Behavior
Juvenile Problem Behavior
Family Risk Factors
Family Protective Factors
Family Strengthening
Parenting Skills
Culturally Sensitive
Hispanic Juvenile
Ecological Factors
Behavior Intervention
Intervention Program
Program Description
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