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Edward G Feil^1,2, Peter G Sprengelmeyer^1,3, Craig Leve^1,2

¹1 Effective Human Services, LLC , Springfield, Oregon.

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Summary

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The ParentNet smartphone app shows promise for delivering real-time parenting support, with high user satisfaction and improvements in child behavior. Further research with larger samples is recommended for this digital parenting tool.

Keywords:

behavioral health e-health m-health pediatrics technology telemedicine

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Area of Science:

Digital Health
Parenting Interventions
Child Psychology

Background:

Parents increasingly seek immediate, accessible support.
Smartphones offer opportunities for timely, high-quality parenting information.
Barriers exist in delivering effective digital parenting resources.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct feasibility testing of the "ParentNet" smartphone application.
To assess the potential of ParentNet in delivering real-time, empirically supported therapy.
To evaluate user satisfaction and impact on child behavior.

Main Methods:

Feasibility testing of the ParentNet smartphone application.
Recruitment through community parenting groups and social media.
Data collection from 73 parents and 88 children on behavior and satisfaction.

Main Results:

High user satisfaction: 85% of caregivers and 88% of youth would recommend ParentNet.
Positive impact on parenting behavior observed (small/moderate effect size).
Demonstrated feasibility and utilization of the digital tool.

Conclusions:

Initial testing indicates ParentNet is a promising tool for digital parenting support.
Future development should consider a larger sample size and longer administration period.
ParentNet has the potential to improve family well-being through accessible technology.