RESEARCH ARTICLE


An Application of Intervention Mapping as a Phased Approach in Developing a Family-centred Programme to Reduce Violence in the Family



Jill Ryan*, Nicolette V. Roman
Child and Family Studies, Department of Social Work, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, Cape Town, 7353, South Africa

Article Information


Identifiers and Pagination:

Year: 2017
Volume: 9
First Page: 15
Last Page: 20
Publisher Id: TOFAMSJ-9-15
DOI: 10.2174/1874922401709010015

Article History:

Received Date: 22/10/2016
Revision Received Date: 15/03/2017
Acceptance Date: 31/03/2017
Electronic publication date: 30/06/2017
Collection year: 2017

© 2017 Ryan and Roman.

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* Address correspondence to this author at the Child and Family Studies, Department of Social Work, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, Cape Town, 7353, South Africa; Tel: (+27) 219592970; E-mail: jillryan23@gmail.com


Abstract

Aim:

To describe the application of intervention mapping in the development of a family-centred approach to reduce violence in the family.

Methods:

Development towards a family-centred approach is described, in which only the first three steps of the five intervention mapping steps have been detailed. These three steps are unpacked as phases. Phase I, a family violence needs assessment which includes a policy analysis. Phase II determines appropriate theoretical and practical approaches through systematic reviews and lastly, Phase III as a Delphi study.

Results:

Intervention mapping as a form of programme development is inclusive of all relevant stakeholders and allows diverse engagement with family-centred information through its structured development process.

Conclusion:

Family violence should be seen as a holistic phenomenon which affects all members of the family and future interventions must be mindful of this to address family violence effectively.

Keywords: Intervention mapping, Family-centred programme, Family violence, Future interventions, Delphi study, family-centred information.