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Play Well Triple P: Developing and Evaluating a Program to Promote Positive Parental Involvement in Junior Sport
Cassandra K Dittman1,2,3,4, Matthew R Sanders5, Steven B Rynne6
1Cluster for Resilience and Wellbeing, Appleton Institute, Central Queensland University, Bundaberg, Australia. c.dittman@cqu.edu.au.
Child Psychiatry and Human Development
|June 18, 2024
Summary
A new program, Play Well Triple P, effectively promotes positive sports parenting. It encourages supportive behaviours and reduces negative involvement, enhancing children's sports experiences.
Area of Science:
- Sports Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Parenting Interventions
Background:
- Parental behaviour significantly impacts children's sports participation and enjoyment.
- Negative parental involvement can detract from positive youth sports experiences.
- Limited research exists on effective interventions to support positive sports parenting.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop, implement, and evaluate a program promoting positive parental involvement in junior sports.
- To enhance spectator behaviour in junior rugby league through a targeted intervention.
- To assess the effectiveness of the Play Well Triple P program in modifying sports parenting practices.
Main Methods:
- Two studies were conducted: Study 1 involved qualitative evaluation of a prototype program.
- Study 2 utilized feedback to refine the program into a pilot version.
- A quasi-experimental feasibility study with 101 parents evaluated the pilot program, which included an online module and text message support.
Main Results:
- Participation in Play Well Triple P was linked to increased positive sports parenting behaviours.
- The program demonstrated a reduction in controlling and intrusive parenting behaviours.
- A trend towards reduced over-reactive parenting practices at home was observed.
Conclusions:
- The Play Well Triple P program is a feasible and engaging intervention for promoting positive sports parenting.
- Brief, targeted interventions can effectively modify parental behaviour in youth sports.
- Findings support the integration of such programs to enhance children's sustained involvement in sport.
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