Social Intelligence Training for Custodial Grandmothers
Author Information
Author(s): Smith Gregory, Dolbin-MacNab Megan, Infurna Frank, Hu Luxin
Primary Institution: Kent State University
Hypothesis
Can social intelligence training improve psychological and relational well-being in custodial grandmothers?
Conclusion
Social intelligence training is effective in enhancing the relational well-being of custodial grandmothers, particularly those with poorer baseline levels.
Supporting Evidence
- Online social intelligence training was superior to an attention control condition.
- Less favorable baseline values predicted treatment-related change in the SIT condition.
- Moderation was scarce across psychological outcomes but plentiful across relational outcomes.
Takeaway
This study shows that teaching grandmothers how to be better at social interactions can help them feel better about their relationships.
Methodology
The study used classification and regression tree analyses and MANOVAs to identify predictors of treatment efficacy.
Limitations
The effect sizes were modest and effects waned over time.
Participant Demographics
Custodial grandmothers from a national sample.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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