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Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design

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A randomized controlled trial evaluating a parenting program designed specifically for grandparents.

James N Kirby¹, Matthew R Sanders¹

¹Parenting and Family Support Centre, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane 4072, Australia.

Behaviour Research and Therapy

|December 7, 2013

Summary

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Grandparent Triple P, a behavioral intervention, improved child behavior and grandparent well-being. These positive effects on child behavior problems and parenting confidence were sustained at six months.

Keywords:

Behavioral family intervention Grandparent Randomized controlled trial Triple P

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Area of Science:

Family Psychology
Child Development
Behavioral Interventions

Background:

Grandparents frequently provide essential childcare, impacting children's upbringing.
Behavioral family interventions can support these caregiving roles.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of Grandparent Triple P, a behavioral intervention for grandparents.
To assess impacts on child behavior, grandparent well-being, and family relationships.

Main Methods:

Randomized controlled trial comparing Grandparent Triple P to care-as-usual.
Multiple informant assessments at preintervention, postintervention, and 6-month follow-up.
Participants included 54 grandparents and 48 parents.

Main Results:

Intervention group showed short-term improvements in child behavior problems (grandparent-reported).
Significant gains in grandparent parenting confidence, mental health (depression, anxiety, stress), and parent relationship.
Parents also reported reductions in child behavior problems.
Most effects maintained at 6-month follow-up.

Conclusions:

Grandparent Triple P is an effective intervention for improving child behavior and grandparent well-being.
The intervention benefits extend to parents, reducing child behavior problems.
Positive outcomes are sustained over a six-month period.