Publications [#350492] of Lisa A. Gennetian

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Journal Articles

  1. Hill, Z; Spiegel, M; Gennetian, LA. "Pride-Based Self-Affirmations and Parenting Programs.." Frontiers in psychology 11 (January, 2020): 910. [doi]
    (last updated on 2026/01/20)

    Abstract:
    We newly apply the concept of self-affirmation typically used in the domain of health and education to the domain of parenting. Recruiting parents of children age 13 or younger (n = 1,044), we test how eliciting positive self-concept affects interest in receiving parenting materials and participating in a parenting program. We find that an adapted, pride-based written self-affirmation exercise increased parents' positive self-concept and their interest in parenting programs and resources, particularly among parents with a high baseline fear of judgment associated with seeking help. Implications for applying insights from psychology as a strategy to mitigate fear of judgment to optimize participation in an evidence-based parenting program at scale are discussed.

Lisa A. Gennetian

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