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Framework for Best Practices in Family Life Education: A Case Example
Author(s) -
Ballard Sharon M.,
Tyndall Lisa E.,
Baugh Eboni J.,
Bumgarner Bergeson Carrie,
Littlewood Kerry
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
family relations
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1741-3729
pISSN - 0197-6664
DOI - 10.1111/fare.12200
Subject(s) - fidelity , context (archaeology) , best practice , adaptation (eye) , sustainability , evidence based practice , computer science , psychology , program design language , program evaluation , process management , medical education , political science , business , management , medicine , software engineering , economics , pathology , telecommunications , paleontology , ecology , alternative medicine , public administration , neuroscience , biology
Evidence‐based programming ( EBP ) in family life education is in high demand because it has a higher likelihood of achieving desired outcomes than non‐evidence‐based programming. Although EBP can promote program sustainability and fidelity, the implementation of EBP in real‐world settings can be challenging. Practitioners sometimes struggle with identifying the best way to adapt EBP to fit their needs. In this article, the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) is used to provide an in‐depth case example of adapting and implementing EBP through the lens of Ballard and Taylor's (2012) Framework for Best Practices in Family Life Education. The authors outline framework elements that guided this adaptation, such as consideration of context and culture, program content and format, program design, and the role of the family life educator. Suggestions are provided for employing this framework to overcome barriers to implementation and ultimately increase program sustainability to improve the lives of families.