Factors predicting attendance by 161 adolescents and young adults at a
parenting skills program were assessed. Data were collected on partic
ipant demographics, intrapersonal variables, social support, attendanc
e goals, and parenting knowledge. Multiple regression analyses reveale
d four positive predictors-receipt of AFDC, endorsing goals of meeting
other parents and learning how to relax, and number of children; and
one negative predictor-total number of group sessions. Three variables
-number of sessions, number of children, and learning to relax-differe
ntiated the highest versus lowest attenders in a discriminant analysis
. Implications for practice and suggestions for future research are di
scussed.