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Charlotte Reedtz1, Bjørn Helge Handegård, Willy-Tore Mørch

  • 1Center for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Science, University of Tromsø, Tromsø, Norway. charlotte.reedtz@uit.no

Scandinavian Journal of Psychology
|December 3, 2010
PubMed

Insights

A brief parent-training program significantly reduced harsh parenting and child behavior problems. Positive parenting and parental confidence improved, with lasting effects one year later.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Childhood socio-emotional and behavior problems are a significant public health concern.
  • Parenting practices are key factors influencing child development and behavior.
  • Early intervention programs can mitigate risks associated with behavioral issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a short parent-training program's effectiveness in reducing risk factors for childhood behavior problems.
  • To assess the impact of the intervention on parenting behaviors and parental self-efficacy.
  • To determine the long-term effects of the parent-training program in a community sample.

Main Methods:

  • Randomized controlled trial (RCT) involving 186 parents of children aged 2-8 years.
  • Data collected at pre-intervention, post-intervention, and one-year follow-up.
  • Intervention group received a shortened version of The Incredible Years parent-training program.

Main Results:

  • The intervention group showed significant reductions in harsh parenting and child behavior problems.
  • Parents in the intervention group reported enhanced positive parenting and increased sense of competence.
  • Positive effects on parenting and parental satisfaction were sustained at one-year follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • A shortened, community-level parent-training program effectively reduces harsh parenting and enhances positive parenting.
  • The intervention strengthens parents' sense of competence, contributing to improved child outcomes.
  • Findings support a public health approach to promoting positive parenting through accessible interventions.

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