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Christopher Hautmann1, Herbert Hoijtink, Ilka Eichelberger

  • 1University of Cologne, Germany.

Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy
|July 22, 2009
PubMed

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Parent training for children with externalizing behavior problems significantly reduces child behavior issues and enhances parenting skills. These positive effects are sustained for at least one year, offering long-term benefits for families.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Effectiveness of parent training for externalizing behavior problems in German routine care is not well-established.
  • Externalizing behavior problems in children aged 3-10 years require effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the 1-year follow-up effectiveness of the Prevention Program for Externalizing Problem Behaviour (PEP) parent training.
  • To assess the long-term impact of PEP on child behavior and parenting skills.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 270 children (aged 3-10) with externalizing behavior problems participated.
  • Outcome measures included child behavior problems and parenting efficacy.
  • Multilevel modeling was used for data analysis.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements in child behavior problems and parenting skills were observed during the 3-month treatment period.
  • Treatment effects on child behavior were maintained at 1-year follow-up.
  • Parenting skills showed continued improvement at the 1-year follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • The Prevention Program for Externalizing Problem Behaviour (PEP) is effective for families with children exhibiting externalizing behavior problems.
  • Improvements in child behavior and parenting are maintained for at least one year post-intervention.
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