위계적선형모형(HLM)을 적용한 아버지역할 증진을 위한 웹기반 아버지교육프로그램의 효과에 영향을 미치는 개인특성 변인 탐색

Applying a Hierarchical Linear Model(HLM) for the Exploration of the Individual Characteristic Variables Affecting the Effectiveness of the Web-Based Fathering Program: Evidence-Based Practices for Enhancing the Sustainability

Objective: The purpose of this study is to increase the possibility of sustainable use of an existing web-based fathering program by applying an evidence-based practice to the dissemination and implementation stage of the program. To this end, we apply hierarchical linear models(HLM). Methods: This study investigated the association between initial scores and change rates of three outcome measures (Satisfaction with Life Scale: SWLS, Parent-Child Relationship Satisfaction Scale: PCRSS, and Parenting Sense of Competence: PSOC) and the influence of three individual characteristic variables (education, family income, and marital satisfaction) that affected the individual differences of change rates in outcome measures that were induced by the program participation. Data from 49 South Korean middle-aged fathers participating in this program were analyzed by HLM. Results: For SWLS, participants showing greater life satisfaction improved significantly more rapidly as sessions progressed. For PSOC, participants showing a lower education improved significantly more rapidly across time. For PCRSS, there was no significant results. Conclusion: The study suggests that it may be beneficial to apply individually differentiated arrangement of contents for each session depending on the father's initial level of satisfaction with life and that the program needs to be promoted more actively to the fathers with a lower education.