Positive caregiver-child relationships

Indicator Name % of caregivers who report positive caregiver-child relationships
Indicator ID in PRIME IN00041369

Definition

Definition

This indicator measures the percentage of male and female caregivers who report positive caregiver-child relationships.

Positive caregiver-child relationships involve quality one one-on-one time with the child, positive reinforcement and encouragement, appreciation for the child's contributions/help, and maintaining calm and respectful communication with the child when conflicts arise (based on the 4 questions on non-violent methods in Safe Families Survey).
Numerator

Number of male and female caregivers who report positive caregiver-child relationships
Denominator

Total number of surveyed male and female caregivers who were asked about positive caregiver-child relationships

Recommended Means of Verification

Measuring this indicator requires using the Safe Families Caregiver Questionnaire at the project level, which targets parents/caregivers participating in the Safe Families intervention, asking about positive caregiver-child relationships.

If the caregiver responds “most of the time” or “all or almost all the time” to Q.28 AND Q.29 AND Q.30 AND Q.31, then they can be counted towards this indicator.

To calculate the indicator's value, divide the number of male and female caregivers who report positive caregiver-child relationships in the past month by the total number of surveyed male and female caregivers who were asked about positive caregiver-child relationships. Multiply the result by 100 to convert it to a percentage. 

Indicator Attributes

Indicator Prioritisation Global Indicator
Level of Indicator Outcome
Indicator Context Type Quantitative
Theme Child Protection
Sub Theme Child Sensitive Social Protection, Appropriate Care, Protection of Children from Violence
Common Approach Safe Families
Context Development

Measurement Guidance 

Frequency of Data Collection Annually
Unit of Measure Individual
Data Format Percent
Direction of Desired Change Increasing
Number of Decimal Points Zero
Nature Cumulative
Recommended Disaggregations Gender

Tools

Kobo

SURV_CP_SAFE_FAMILIES_CAREGIVER QUESTIONNAIRE_En_2022_01 | KoboToolbox (savethechildren.net)
Kobo Form Questions

Q.28, Q.29, Q.30, Q.31

Q28:How often did you spend time with your child one one-on-one?

Q29:How often did you praise, compliment, or acknowledge your child for doing something well?

Q30:How often did you tell your child that you like it when he/she helps you around the house?

Q31: How often did you speak calmly with your child when you are upset with him/her?

Choices: Never, A few/some times, Half the time, Most of the time, All or almost all of the time
Other Survey Tool

Safe Families Caregiver Questionnaire: https://savethechildren1.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/what/child_protection/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B9D95AF17-56D0-464A-9AB1-8D59457B670A%7D&file=PwV%20Link%204.3.1a.%20Caregiver%20Questionnaire.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true
Form Questions

Q.28, Q.29, Q.30, Q.31

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