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Parents' perceptions of the value of the Webster-Stratton Parenting Programme: a qualitative study of a general

J Patterson1, C Mockford, S Stewart-Brown

  • 1Health Services Research Unit, Department of Public Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.

Child: Care, Health and Development
|January 22, 2005
PubMed

Insights

The Webster-Stratton Parenting Programme improves confidence and child behavior for parents of typically developing children. Additional sessions and partner attendance may enhance program effectiveness.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Parenting Interventions
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Parenting styles significantly influence child emotional and behavioral outcomes.
  • Parenting programs effectively address clinical behavior problems but evidence for 'normal' range children is limited.
  • Understanding program mechanisms and improvement strategies is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To qualitatively assess the impact of the Webster-Stratton 'Parents and Children Series' program.
  • To explore program effectiveness in families with children exhibiting below-average to normal behavior.
  • To identify factors influencing program outcomes and potential improvements.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study design.
  • Interviews, open-ended questionnaires, and supervision session recordings.
  • Focus on participants in a controlled trial of the Webster-Stratton program.

Main Results:

  • Parents reported increased confidence, improved parent-child relationships, and effective behavior management.
  • Children's behavior showed improvement.
  • Some parents found the program content repetitive or age-inappropriate; suggested additional sessions and partner involvement.

Conclusions:

  • The Webster-Stratton program benefits parents of 'normal' children, not just those with clinical issues.
  • Follow-up sessions and dual-parent attendance could enhance program efficacy.
  • Study suggests benefits exceeding those identified in controlled trials.
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