Study title
Family Intervention for Empowerment Through Reading and Education, 2021-2022
Creator
Study number / PID
856025 (UKDA)
10.5255/UKDA-SN-856025 (DOI)
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Restricted
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Abstract
Community-led, shared book-reading interventions can improve early childhood development and reduce inequity. One such program, We Love Reading (WLR), was implemented in Jordan in response to the Syrian refugee crisis and involves mothers reading stories to children. This research project uses qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate the potentially transformative nature of WLR among Syrian refugees in Jordan. Specifically, we interviewed stakeholders (Syrian refugee parents and 7-18 year old children) and conducted a randomised controlled trial with Syrian refugee mothers and their 4-8-year-old children. We use semi-structured interviews for the qualitative component. We use multiple methods in this wait-listed, randomized controlled trial - including survey measures, behavioural assessments, and participant observation - immediately before and immediately after the WLR intervention. The goal of this evaluation study is to understand how WLR may impact Syrian refugee children’s educational trajectories, literacy, and love of reading.
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Methodology
Data collection period
01/01/2021 - 01/01/2022
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Universe
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Funding information
Grant number
ERICC\190091
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Publisher
UK Data Service
Publication year
2023