Parent Influence on Outcomes for Children: HIPPY as a Cost-Effective Option (English version)

Boaz Shulruf () and Grace Wang ()
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Boaz Shulruf: Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland Mail Centre, Auckland 1142
Grace Wang: Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland Mail Centre, Auckland 1142, New Zealand

Revista de cercetare si interventie sociala, 2011, vol. 34, 7-20

Abstract: Children development is affected by home environment, such as mother-child communication, effective discipline methods, home safety and educational activity provided by parents. Among these, parenting practices are the most influential factors affecting children’s outcomes. In order to improve parenting practices, a number of parenting programmes and strategies have been implemented worldwide as well in New Zealand. In particularly, HIPPY (Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters) has been successfully operated in New Zealand and overseas. HIPPY is a home-based programme that trains parents to help their young children with their learning and reducing antisocial behaviour in school or later life. This paper discusses the effects of parental practices on children’s lives with a focus on HIPPY implemented to improve parenting skills and their cost effectiveness. The paper concludes with recommendations for action.

Keywords: Parenting; HIPPY; cost-effectiveness; crime-prevention; New Zealand (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A23 I21 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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