Black and White Mothers' Preferences for Parenting Programs

Abstract

A survey of 116 mothers in four large churches in a metropolitan area was conducted in order to ascertain their knowledge of, attendance at, interest in and preferences for parent education programs. Knowledge and previous attendance at parent education programs were relatively low. However, the majority of the mothers were interested in attending a parent education program, with lack of knowledge given most often as the reason for previous nonattendance. Knowledge of, attendance in, and positive attitudes toward parent education were more prevalent among black mothers. Those with less than a college education indicated the most willingness to attend a program if it were offered. Blacks and those with less than a college education preferred programs offered in schools and churches, rather than in mental health centers, and preferred larger groups in which they knew few people. Implications for attracting a more diverse group of participants to parent education programs are discussed.

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