Child sexual abuse prevention involving mothers: A Quasi-experimental study with Protection Motivation Theory-based intervention
- Title
- Child sexual abuse prevention involving mothers: A Quasi-experimental study with Protection Motivation Theory-based intervention
- Creator
- Bhagyalakshmi K.C.; Kumar A.
- Description
- Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a worldwide problem. The safety of children is everybody's responsibility. Parental and family involvement is crucial in the CSA prevention process. Parental lack of knowledge may increase the risk of abuse among children. Educating parents is crucial as children are mostly dependent on them. The role of mothers in educating children on CSA is of relevance as they are identified as more sensitive and responsible caregivers. The present study aimed to promote knowledge and attitude towards CSA prevention among mothers through a psychoeducation program. A pre- and posttest design (n = 67) was used with an intervention based on Protection Motivation Theory (PMT). A CSA knowledge and attitude scale was developed for the assessment of the participants for the study. There were significant changes in knowledge and attitude among the participants after the intervention. The prevention of CSA will be effective with knowledge gains after the PMT-based intervention. The intervention programs that involve mothers in CSA education have benefits. The findings of this study can be helpful to incorporate public health approaches to devise evidence-based parental programs in community settings. 2022 Wiley Periodicals LLC.
- Source
- Journal of Community Psychology, Vol-50, No. 8, pp. 3733-3745.
- Date
- 2022-01-01
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Inc
- Subject
- child sexual abuse; India; intervention; mothers; prevention
- Coverage
- Bhagyalakshmi K.C., Department of Psychology, Christ (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Kumar A., Department of Psychology, Christ (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India
- Rights
- Restricted Access
- Relation
- ISSN: 904392; PubMed ID: 35460576
- Format
- Online
- Language
- English
- Type
- Article
Collection
Citation
Bhagyalakshmi K.C.; Kumar A., “Child sexual abuse prevention involving mothers: A Quasi-experimental study with Protection Motivation Theory-based intervention,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed February 24, 2025, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/14970.