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Abstract
Drowning is preventable but still claims the lives of over 300,000 people worldwide every year. The purpose of this theoretical review paper is threefold: 1) discuss the theoretical framework for a multi-faceted system of prevention; 2) discuss the importance of parenting, a crucial area where current drowning prevention research is falling short in this multi-faceted approach; and 3) discuss how evidence-based practices from psychosocial parenting research could be used to create drowning prevention interventions that support parents to implement water safety practices in their families. Practical ideas for integrating psychosocial parent interventions with drowning prevention knowledge are discussed. Such interventions have the potential to support all families, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, and ultimately reduce drowning rates and save lives.
Recommended Citation
Clark, Miriam G.; Quan, Linda; and Chamberlain, Patricia
(2025)
"A Preventionist Framework for Reducing Drowning: A Case for Parenting Interventions,"
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education: Vol. 14:
No.
4, Article 6.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/ijare/vol14/iss4/6
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