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Identifying Personality Traits Associated with Attrition in Systematic Training for Effective Parenting Groups

Laurel Heights Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia

Roy M. Kern

Georgia State University

William L. Curlette

Georgia State University

Research has supported the use of the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) program when working with families; how-ever, minimal attention has been given to the attrition issue. Given that STEP has been shown to be effective, there is a definite need to identify characteristics of those individuals who are likely to terminate prematurely. A study was conducted comprising 221 subjects to investigate the predictive power of the Basic Adlerian Scales for Interpersonal Success-Adult Form (BASIS-A) in relation to attrition in parenting groups. Results from the study indicated the attrition rate to be higher with individuals who had elevated scores on the Entitlement scale on the BASIS-A than individuals who do not have elevated scores.

The Family Journal, Vol. 9, No. 2, 102-108 (2001)
DOI: 10.1177/1066480701092003


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