While prevention programs improve parenting and reduce maltreatment risks, engaging parents, particularly from marginalized populations, remains challenging. This scoping review systematically examines the implementation of social network strategy as an engagement approach and evaluates its impact on engagement. A systematic search of relevant databases identified 18 eligible studies conducted between 2010 and 2023. These studies utilized social network engagement strategies. A total of 18 studies were identified. Most studies used the social network strategies to target context. Social network strategies demonstrated positive effects on behavioral, attitudinal, and relational engagement. However, few studies applied these strategies in pre- and post-implementation phases, and most lacked social network theoretical frameworks. Most studies used the qualitative methods to evaluate the engagement outcomes. Findings underscore the need for improved theoretical guidance and rigor evaluation of social network strategies. This review offers implications for designing and implementing effective child maltreatment prevention programs.

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社交网络作为儿童虐待预防计划中的一种参与方法：范围界定审查

虽然预防计划改善了养育子女并降低了虐待风险，但让父母，尤其是边缘化人群的父母参与进来，仍然具有挑战性。本范围界定审查系统地研究了社交网络策略作为一种参与方法的实施，并评估了其对参与的影响。对相关数据库的系统检索确定了 2010 年至 2023 年间进行的 18 项符合条件的研究。这些研究利用了社交网络参与策略。共确定了 18 项研究。大多数研究使用社交网络策略来定位上下文。社交网络策略对行为、态度和关系参与有积极影响。然而，很少有研究在实施前和实施后阶段应用这些策略，而且大多数研究缺乏社交网络理论框架。大多数研究使用定性方法来评估参与结果。研究结果强调需要改进社交网络策略的理论指导和严格评估。本综述为设计和实施有效的儿童虐待预防计划提供了参考。