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| DC Field | Value | Language |
|---|---|---|
| dc.contributor | Department of Applied Social Sciences | en_US |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Chen, Qiqi (APSS) | en_US |
| dc.creator | Liao, Chenlin | - |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://theses.lib.polyu.edu.hk/handle/200/14214 | - |
| dc.language | English | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Hong Kong Polytechnic University | en_US |
| dc.rights | All rights reserved | en_US |
| dc.title | Is feeling good enough? Developing and evaluating a child maltreatment training program for practitioners in Mainland China : a mixed-methods approach | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | Background: Child maltreatment (CM) is associated with multi-level factors and negative impacts on individuals, families, and society. As a regulation that has been practiced in multiple nations and regions, mandated reporting has been regarded as a prevention strategy to reduce and prevent negative influences of CM. Training on reporting CM was considered a core public health strategy to improve the well-being of children. However, high-quality, evidence-informed training on reporting CM is limited in Mainland China. Empirical research on the effectiveness of such training is even less. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | Objectives: This study aims to develop, pilot, and evaluate a child maltreatment training program for practitioners who may not have a social work education background in Mainland China. To achieve this goal, the following objectives have been identified: | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | 1. To develop an evidence-informed training program for practitioners who may not have a social work education background, with a preliminary focus on those from non-social work disciplines, to improve their capacity to identify and respond to child maltreatment. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | 2. To evaluate the effectiveness of the program through measuring participants' change in perception of child maltreatment, self-efficacy in reporting CM, and clinical skills to identify and respond to CM right after and at the 6-week follow-up inquiry after the intervention. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | Methods: This mixed-methods approach included three phases: training development, implementation, and evaluation. A sequential explanatory strategy was applied with the quantitative and qualitative phases. For the quantitative part, a quasi-experimental design was adopted to manipulate the training on selected participants while a waitlist control group was assigned. The hypotheses were tested by measuring the variables in the study before, right after, and six weeks after the implementation in the experimental group. Qualitative data were collected to generate a more comprehensive understanding of the outcome and impact of the intervention. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect in-depth qualitative data from ten participants regarding their learning experiences in the training. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | Results: | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | 1. Compared to the waitlist control group, the experimental group had significant improvement in perception of physical abuse and neglect, self-efficacy on suspected CAN reporting, and clinical skills in identifying and responding to CM. Their outcome expectations (OE) for CAN reporting were not impacted by the training. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | 2. A delayed reverse effect on participants' self-efficacy on Known CAN reporting was observed. Qualitative data analysis revealed that the reflection on the reporting practice contributed to the adjustment of the perceived self-efficacy. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | 3. The sustained effects were observed on the perception of physical abuse and neglect through follow-up test and reported transformed behavior after training. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | 4. The lack of sustained effects on suspected CAN reporting indicated the importance of enactive mastery experience through follow-up practice. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | 5. A delayed effect was observed on the clinical skills in identifying and responding to CM. Qualitative data analysis revealed the impact of emotional arousal and situated learning in the study. | en_US |
| dcterms.abstract | Conclusion and Discussion: This study developed, piloted, and evaluated the first evidence-informed training program for practitioners who may not have a social work education background, to improve their capacity to identify and respond to child maltreatment. The results provide preliminary support that this training is an effective intervention to improve practitioners' perception of physical abuse and neglect, adjust their perceived self-efficacy in CM reporting to a more realistic level, and their clinical skills to identify and respond to CM. Therefore, this training is recommended for practitioners in Mainland China. The holistic evaluation of the training effects sheds light on the program evaluation in the field. | en_US |
| dcterms.extent | 1 volume (various pagings) : color illustrations | en_US |
| dcterms.isPartOf | PolyU Electronic Theses | en_US |
| dcterms.issued | 2025 | en_US |
| dcterms.educationalLevel | DSW | en_US |
| dcterms.educationalLevel | All Doctorate | en_US |
| dcterms.accessRights | restricted access | en_US |
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