Religious adaptation of a parenting programme: process evaluation of the Family Links Islamic Values course for Muslim fathers

Scourfield, Jonathan Bryn ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6218-8158 and Nasiruddin, Q. 2015. Religious adaptation of a parenting programme: process evaluation of the Family Links Islamic Values course for Muslim fathers. Child: Care, Health and Development 41 (5) , pp. 697-703. 10.1111/cch.12228

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Abstract

Background Amid concern about the reach and inclusivity of parenting interventions, attempts have been made to culturally adapt programmes for specific ethnic or linguistic groups. This paper describes a novel approach of the religious adaptation of a parenting programme, namely the Family Links Islamic Values course. Methods A small-scale qualitative process evaluation was conducted on one Family Links Islamic Values course for Muslim fathers in the South of England in order to describe the intervention as implemented and its theory of change, as well as the acceptability of the programme to the participants. The data consisted of 13 semi-structured interviews (10 with parents and three with staff), 25 h of observation and reading of programme manuals. Results A logic model is presented to describe the theoretical basis of the intervention. The programme was highly acceptable to fathers who valued the integration of religious teachings and were generally very positive about their experience of attending the course. Post-course interviews with both fathers and mothers mentioned some positive changes in fathers as a result of their attendance. Conclusions It is important to be responsive to the needs of some British Muslims for religiously credible interventions. This small-scale process evaluation needs to be followed by a robust evaluation of programme outcomes for parents and children.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Social Sciences (Includes Criminology and Education)
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman
Publisher:	Blackwell Publishing
ISSN:	0305-1862
Funders:	ESRC
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	30 March 2016
Date of Acceptance:	19 December 2014
Last Modified:	09 Nov 2023 19:27
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/70405

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