2015 Volume 15 Pages 23-36
The purpose of this exploratory study was to clarify factors influencing the implementation of the “Visiting All Families with Infants Project.” A nationwide questionnaire survey was conducted targeting the project’s administrative staff located in 1,742 city and local governments, with the objective to clarify, 1) the constituent factors through exploratory factor analysis, and 2) factors influencing project advancement and program satisfaction using multiple linear regression analysis.
As a result of the factor analysis, four factors were identified: factor 1, the “assessment and intervention framework” (α=.873); factor 2, “collaboration with other agencies/departments” (α=.859); factor 3, “visiting procedures and skills” (α=.736); and factor 4, “cultivating and training human resources” (α=.831). Statistically significant models were identified through multiple linear regression analysis. All factors, with the exception of factor 4, were significantly influential with regard to “project advancement,” and all factors were significantly influential with respect to “program satisfaction.” Factor 3 was found to be the most statistically significant factor. More detailed analyses regarding respondent differences and differences in city and local government attributes are called for in order to clarify issues relevant to program implementation.
