Using qualitative methods to develop contextually relevant measures and preventive interventions: An illustration

Author(s)

Larry E. Dumka, Arizona State University
Nancy A. Gonzales, Arizona State University
Jennifer L. Wood
Diana Formoso, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-1998

Publication Title

American Journal of Community Psychology

Volume

26

Issue/Number

4

First Page

605

ISSN

0091-0562

Last Page

637

Abstract/Excerpt

Qualitative methods were used to develop a contextually relevant quantitative measure of parenting stress and inform the design of family-focused interventions aimed at preventing adolescent mental and behavioral health problems. The study focused on the experiences of low-income one- and two-parent families representing three ethnic groups (Mexican, African, and European Americans) living in low-income neighborhoods in a large Southwestern city. This report describes the place of this study in a broader program of prevention research, the qualitative methods and data analysis procedures employed, and how the results were used to develop a new measure of parenting stress and inform future program design. The report also includes reflective comments on the methods used and lessons gained.

DOI

10.1023/A:1022145022830

NSUWorks Citation

Dumka, L. E., Gonzales, N. A., Wood, J. L., Formoso, D. (1998). Using qualitative methods to develop contextually relevant measures and preventive interventions: An illustration. American Journal of Community Psychology, 26(4), 605-637.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facarticles/134