Volume
36
Issue
4
Abstract
This article highlights the impact of the Rural Families Program that addresses mental health issues. Rural outreach workers delivered prevention and early intervention education on a one-on-one basis to strengthen families and communities over six to nine weeks. Using a pre-test post-test evaluation design, quantitative and qualitative measures were used to assess program impact. Quantitative assessment revealed statistically significant post-test post-test mean score differences for the 17 selected indicators of family well being. Qualitative assessment indicated that the program benefited participants in the areas of decision making, communication, financial management, parenting, family relationships, and crisis management.
Recommended Citation
Viegas, S., & Meek, J. (1998). The Rural Families Program Makes a Difference. The Journal of Extension, 36(4), Article 10. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol36/iss4/10
