Parenting: Theory, Research and Intervention

Catalog description

Review of current theory, research, and intervention in the study of parenting. HDFS 540 Parenting: Theory, Research and Intervention (3) This course is designed to have students think critically about parenting and parenting competence by reviewing theoretical, ideological, and empirical literature. Competent parenting is a key factor in producing desirable child outcomes. Therefore, in this course, parenting competence reflects the behaviors and practices parents use that contribute to the child's ability to function in society. In particular, the course will examine how parenting behaviors, such as warmth/responsiveness, and forms of discipline promote desired child outcomes in attachment relationships, conscience development, internalization of values, and other socio-emotional outcomes.