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A comprehensive meta-analysis of Triple P-Positive Parenting Program using hierarchical linear modeling:
Christoph Nowak1, Nina Heinrichs
1Institute of Psychology, University of Braunschweig, Humboldtstr. 33, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany. nowakchr@googlemail.com
Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review
|May 30, 2008
Summary
The Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) shows small to moderate benefits for parenting skills and child behavior. More intensive programs and families with greater initial distress yield larger positive outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Family Studies
- Intervention Science
Background:
- Parenting programs are crucial for child development and family well-being.
- The Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) is a widely implemented intervention.
- Understanding factors influencing Triple P's effectiveness is essential for optimizing outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a meta-analysis of studies on the Triple P program.
- To identify moderators of Triple P's impact on parent and child outcomes.
- To evaluate the program's effectiveness across different formats and populations.
Main Methods:
- A meta-analysis of 55 studies evaluating the Triple P program.
- Hierarchical linear models (HLM) were used to analyze effect sizes.
- Examination of variables including intervention intensity, reporting methods, and family characteristics.
Main Results:
- Triple P demonstrates small to moderate positive effects on parenting skills, child behavior, and parental well-being.
- Intervention intensity and initial family distress significantly moderated outcomes.
- Parent reports showed larger effects than observational measures.
Conclusions:
- The Triple P system effectively improves parent and child outcomes, particularly with more intensive formats and for highly distressed families.
- Limitations include a limited evidence base for some Triple P formats and short follow-up periods.
- Findings offer insights applicable to other evidence-based parenting interventions.
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