Prevention training in the socio-educational field: an analysis of professional profiles

Authors

  • Belén Pascual Barrio Universidad de las Islas Baleares
  • Lidia Sánchez Prieto Universitat de les Illes Balears http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6298-1997
  • Maria Antònia Gomila Grau Universidad de las Islas Baleares
  • Victoria Quesada Serra Universidad de las Islas Baleares
  • Lluc Nevot Caldentey Universidad de las Islas Baleares

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7179/PSRI_2019.34.03

Keywords:

Family prevention, train the trainers, prevention programmes, evidence-based practice

Abstract

The function of the trainer is key to the development of Evidence-Based Programmes (EBP); they are the people in charge of ensuring that components are rigorously applied, of maintaining motivation, and of promoting adequate relationships between participants. The aim of the study was to assess the levels of competence of professionals applying the Family Competence Program (PCF). In order to achieve the aims of the PCF, competences in the Intrapersonal and Interpersonal areas are especially relevant. The assessment was carried out using the CompeTEA instrument, which is specialised in assessing professional competences. Data analysis was structured in five areas: Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, Task development, Setting, and Management. The results show that the professionals possess “intermediate levels of competence”, with the Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, and Setting areas standing out with respect to the others. Associated to these dimensions, professionals obtained higher levels at both the criteria and normative level, in the competences Self-confidence, Communication, and Result orientation.

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Author Biographies

Belén Pascual Barrio, Universidad de las Islas Baleares

Departamento de Pedagogía y Didácticas Específicas. Universidad de las Islas Baleares

Lidia Sánchez Prieto, Universitat de les Illes Balears

Departamento de Pedagogía y Didácticas Específicas. Universidad de las Islas Baleares

Maria Antònia Gomila Grau, Universidad de las Islas Baleares

Departamento de Pedagogía y Didácticas Específicas. Universidad de las Islas Baleares

Victoria Quesada Serra, Universidad de las Islas Baleares

Departamento de Pedagogía y Didácticas Específicas. Universidad de las Islas Baleares

Lluc Nevot Caldentey, Universidad de las Islas Baleares

Departamento de Pedagogía y Didácticas Específicas. Universidad de las Islas Baleares

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Published

2019-07-01