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Objectives: The aim of this project was to develop, implement, and evaluate a parent support programme for an under 18 rugby academy team. Methods: A revised version of Lewin’s model of action research (Elliot, 1991) guided the study. Firstly, observations, interviews, and informal conversations occ...

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Published: Swansea, Wales, UK 2023
Institution: Swansea University
Degree level: Master of Research
Degree name: MSc by Research
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description Objectives: The aim of this project was to develop, implement, and evaluate a parent support programme for an under 18 rugby academy team. Methods: A revised version of Lewin’s model of action research (Elliot, 1991) guided the study. Firstly, observations, interviews, and informal conversations occurred with parents and staff members to identify parent support needs. Data were analysed following the guidance of Miles, Huberman and Saldana (2018). Analysis indicated that a series of face-to-face interactive workshops broadly focused on topics related to transitions would be most useful and desirable. Thus, a four-workshop programme was developed and delivered. The programme was evaluated throughout by informal conversations during the workshop, completion of an online survey and interviews. Findings and Discussions: The four workshops focused on the transition from under 17s to 18s, potential pathways after the under 18-season, handling non-normative transitions, and autonomy-supportive parenting were delivered. Overall, parents indicated that they found the workshops to be beneficial and enjoyable, particularly when they had opportunities to engage in discussion with other parents. They perceived that the content was useful, although some were unsure of the duration and regularity of the workshops. Researcher field notes highlighted both strengths of the programme and areas for further consideration. Conclusions: Utilising an action research approach to develop, implement, and evaluate parent support programmes appears to be effective. Particularly, it allows for a more nuanced programme to be developed, which particularly caters to the needs of the parents and organisation in which it is being delivered.
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