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A multimedia program helps parents manage childhood aggression

Seth J Scholer1, Rebecca Cherry, Henry G Garrard

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232-9225, USA.

Clinical Pediatrics
|October 17, 2006
PubMed

Insights

A multimedia program, Play Nicely, effectively helps parents manage childhood aggression for up to a year. This brief intervention shows promise for early violence prevention efforts in young children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Childhood aggression is a concern for parents and can impact development.
  • Early intervention is crucial for managing behavioral issues and preventing future problems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the long-term effectiveness of a multimedia program for childhood aggression management.
  • To assess parental perception of a home-based intervention for managing aggressive behavior in young children.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 65 parents of infants (6-18 months) who received a 30-minute multimedia program on aggression management.
  • Parents were surveyed one year post-intervention regarding the program's helpfulness in managing their child's aggressive behavior.

Main Results:

  • 65% of parents agreed the "Play Nicely" program helped manage their child's aggression.
  • A significant majority reported positive outcomes, with 31% strongly agreeing and 34% agreeing.

Conclusions:

  • An inexpensive, brief, multimedia program viewed at home can effectively help parents manage childhood aggression for at least one year.
  • This intervention is easily implemented and may contribute to broader violence prevention strategies.

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