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Effect of parental training in managing the behavioral problems of early childhood

Malini Srivastava1, Alpa Gupta, Uddip Talukdar

  • 1Department of Holistic Medicine & Psychiatry, H.I.H.T. University, Swami Ram Nagar, Jollygrant Doiwala, Dehradun, 248140 Uttrakhand, India. himmalini@rediffmail.com

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|March 12, 2011
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Parental training significantly reduced disturbed behaviors in early childhood. Mindful parenting strategies improved aggression, anxiety, and hyperactivity, offering an alternative to medication.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Early childhood behavioral problems are a common concern for pediatricians.
  • Effective interventions are crucial for child development and well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of parental training on behavioral disturbances in young children.
  • To explore the effectiveness of 'Mindful Parenting' in managing childhood behavioral issues.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 60 children aged 3-6 with behavioral complaints.
  • Screening using Preschool Behavior Questionnaire (PBQ), Developmental Screening Test (DST), and Vineland Social Maturity Scale (VSMS).
  • Implementation of 24 fortnightly 'parental training' sessions based on 'Mindful Parenting' model, with pre- and post-assessment using PBQ.

Main Results:

  • Significant reduction in overall disturbed behavior (t=5.31, p<.05).
  • Marked decrease in hostile/aggressive behavior (t=10.2, p<.05), anxious behavior (t=18.5, p<.05), and hyperactive/distractible behavior (t=1.97, p<.05).

Conclusions:

  • Parental training demonstrates efficacy in managing early childhood behavioral problems.
  • Mindful parenting offers a viable, non-pharmacological approach to address childhood behavioral issues.
  • Empowering parents with training can lead to better understanding and management of child behavior.
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