Table 4 Perceived Importance of Factors in Determining Participation in Treatment by Level of Child Externalising Disorders
Factor | Total M (SD) | High EXT M (SD) | Low EXT M (SD) | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Practical | ||||
The location is convenient | 3.87 (0.92) | 3.95 (0.88) | 3.84 (0.94) | 2.41 |
The program is on at a convenient time | 3.88 (0.96) | 3.98 (0.90) | 3.83 (0.99) | 4.10 |
Knowledge | ||||
Understanding what is involved in the program | 3.91 (0.92) | 3.91 (0.89) | 3.92 (0.94) | 0.19 |
Knowing the program has been tested/is effective | 3.89 (0.94) | 3.96 (0.91) | 3.87 (0.96) | 0.46 |
Knowing the program designed for fathers & mothers | 3.77 (0.98) | 3.84 (0.93) | 3.75 (1.01) | 0.41 |
Having information about the likely benefits | 3.76 (0.90) | 3.83 (0.84) | 3.75 (0.92) | 0.76 |
Practitioner Characteristics | ||||
Knowing that the facilitator is trained | 3.94 (0.97) | 3.98 (0.89) | 3.87 (0.96) | 0.81 |
Feeling like the facilitator understands me | 3.71 (0.96) | 3.80 (0.96) | 3.67 (0.97) | 1.10 |
Male facilitator | 2.76 (1.22) | 3.17 (1.22) | 2.57 (1.18) | 39.59 * |
Exposure Method | ||||
Getting a recommendation from another father | 3.20 (1.12) | 3.39 (1.13) | 3.10 (1.12) | 6.91 |
Receiving a personal invitation from the facilitator | 3.15 (1.14) | 3.46 (1.12) | 3.01 (1.13) | 21.35 * |