The development of a family resilience-strengthening programme for families in a South African rural community

J Community Psychol. 2018 Jul;46(5):616-635. doi: 10.1002/jcop.21962. Epub 2018 Mar 14.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to develop a contextually based family resilience program. Also presented here is a literature review of family resilience interventions suggesting that these 3 processes are the basis for effective family functioning. A close collaboration with the community ensured an adequate understanding of the presenting family challenges and this article describes the process in developing a program based on these challenges. A 3-round Delphi design was used for the study with international and local experts (n = 10) in the field of family and resilience studies and community stakeholders (n = 5). The program has three main aims: to increase family connectedness, family communication processes and social and economic resources. Based on the findings of this study, 4 modules will be presented to participants, "about family," "talking together," "close together," and "working together." A description is provided of the program content and decisions regarding logistical program concerns.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Black People / psychology*
  • Family / psychology*
  • Family Health / ethnology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care
  • Program Development / methods*
  • Resilience, Psychological
  • Rural Population / statistics & numerical data*
  • South Africa / epidemiology