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Online positive parenting programme for promoting parenting competencies and skills: randomised controlled trial
Sararat Tuntipuchitanon1, Ing-On Kangwanthiti1, Ketsupar Jirakran2
1Division of Growth and Development, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Scientific Reports
|April 20, 2022
Summary
Online positive parenting programmes (PPP) improved parental confidence and reduced child behavioral issues. This accessible intervention offers a valuable tool for primary prevention, especially during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Parenting Interventions
- Public Health
Background:
- Positive parenting programmes (PPP) are effective but face accessibility challenges, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Limited research exists on the efficacy of online PPP for early childhood behavioral concerns.
- Caregiver well-being and parenting efficacy are crucial for child development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of an online positive parenting programme (PPP) on parenting sense of competence.
- To assess the impact of online PPP on parenting styles and behavioral concerns in children aged 3-6 years.
- To determine the feasibility and accessibility of internet-delivered PPP for primary prevention.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial involving 103 caregiver-child dyads in two parallel groups.
- Intervention group received live, internet-delivered PPP; control group received general education via a communication app.
- Outcomes including parenting sense of competence, parenting styles, and child behavioral concerns were measured at baseline, 8, and 14 weeks.
Main Results:
- The intervention group showed a significantly higher sense of competence at 14 weeks (p=0.008).
- Both groups demonstrated an increase in authoritative parenting style (p≤0.001).
- Significant reductions in children's emotional problems (p≤0.046) and behavioral problems over time (p=0.029) were observed in both groups.
Conclusions:
- Online PPP is an accessible and effective primary preventive measure for mitigating child behavioral concerns.
- Internet-delivered interventions can significantly enhance parental sense of competence.
- Online PPP represents a viable strategy to support caregivers and improve child well-being, particularly in remote or restricted circumstances.
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