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Can positive parenting program (Triple P) be useful to prevent child maltreatment?
Gonca Özyurt1, Çagla Dinsever2, Zehra Çaliskan3
1Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Medical School, Katip Çelebi University, Izmir, Turkey.
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
|November 9, 2018
Summary
The positive parenting program (Triple P) effectively reduced children's behavioral issues and improved maternal coping strategies. This intervention also decreased instances of child maltreatment, including emotional and physical abuse.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Parenting Interventions
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Child maltreatment and behavioral problems are significant public health concerns.
- Maternal coping strategies play a crucial role in child development and family well-being.
- Evidence-based parenting programs are essential for supporting families and preventing adverse outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) on child maltreatment.
- To assess the impact of Triple P on children's behavioral problems.
- To examine the influence of Triple P on mothers' coping strategies.
Main Methods:
- A pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design was employed.
- 126 mothers of children aged 4-12 years participated in three weekly Triple P sessions.
- Data were collected using validated scales measuring child behavior and maternal coping.
Main Results:
- Children exhibited decreased scores in anxiety, social problems, somatic complaints, attention problems, rule-breaking, and aggressive behaviors (P < 0.05).
- Mothers showed reduced use of desperate and submissive coping approaches (P < 0.001) and increased social support (P < 0.05).
- Reported instances of maternal yelling, humiliation, and physical injury towards children significantly decreased post-intervention.
Conclusions:
- The Triple P program is effective in mitigating children's behavioral problems.
- Triple P enhances mothers' stress coping mechanisms and reduces child maltreatment.
- Continued implementation of such parenting programs is recommended to support families.
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