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Psychophysiological Assessment of the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Strategies in Childhood
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Psychophysiological Assessment of the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Strategies in Childhood

Published on: February 11, 2017

Group-based parent-training programmes for improving emotional and behavioural adjustment in children from birth to

Jane Barlow1, Nadja Smailagic, Michael Ferriter

  • 1Health Sciences Research Unit, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Gibbett Hill Road, Coventry, UK, CV4 7AL.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|March 19, 2010
PubMed

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Group-based parenting programs show promise in improving young children's emotional and behavioral adjustment. While effective post-intervention, long-term impact and primary prevention roles require further research.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Emotional and behavioral problems are common in children.
  • Early childhood (0-3 years) is a critical period for development.
  • Parenting significantly influences children's adjustment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of group-based parenting programs for children up to 3 years 11 months.
  • To assess the role of parenting programs in primary prevention of behavioral issues.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
  • Searched multiple databases (CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, etc.) updated through 2008.
  • Included studies using standardized instruments for behavioral assessment.

Main Results:

  • Meta-analysis of 6 studies showed significant improvement in parent-reported behavior (SMD -0.25).
  • Independent observations also favored intervention (SMD -0.54).
  • Follow-up data showed significant parent-reported improvement but non-significant independent observations.

Conclusions:

  • Group-based parenting programs offer support for improving young children's adjustment.
  • Insufficient evidence exists for primary prevention or long-term effectiveness.
  • Further research is needed to confirm long-term benefits and preventative roles.
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