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Promoting protective factors for young adolescents: ABCD Parenting Young Adolescents Program randomized controlled
Kylie Burke1, Leah Brennan, Warren Cann
1Parenting Research Centre, 232 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, Victoria 3002, Australia. kburke@parentingrc.org.au
Journal of Adolescence
|June 9, 2012
Summary
The ABCD Parenting Young Adolescent Program improved adolescent prosocial behaviors and reduced conduct problems. Parents reported significantly lower stress and greater satisfaction, indicating the program effectively supports families.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Family Studies
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Parenting young adolescents presents unique challenges.
- Effective interventions are needed to support parents during this developmental stage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of the ABCD Parenting Young Adolescent Program.
- To assess the program's impact on adolescent behaviors and parental stress.
Main Methods:
- 180 parents were randomized to the 6-session ABCD program or a wait-list control.
- Data collected on adolescent behaviors and parental stress levels.
Main Results:
- Intervention group showed higher adolescent prosocial behaviors and lower conduct problems.
- Parents in the intervention group reported significantly reduced stress across multiple domains.
- High participant satisfaction with the ABCD program elements was reported.
Conclusions:
- The ABCD program is effective in enhancing positive adolescent behaviors and reducing difficulties.
- The program significantly alleviates parental stress associated with raising adolescents.
- Results suggest the program promotes protective factors within families of young adolescents.
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