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  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Childhood behavior problems are a significant global concern.
  • Parenting interventions are effective for externalizing conduct issues.
  • Early intervention strategies are crucial for managing behavioral difficulties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility and acceptability of the Being a Parent program in Portugal.
  • To explore the program's effectiveness on childhood behavior problems, parenting skills, parental concern, and sense of competence.
  • To establish the program's global applicability and strength.

Main Methods:

  • A double-blinded, two-arm feasibility randomized controlled trial (RCT).
  • Participants: Primary caregivers of children aged 2–11 with behavioral management difficulties.
  • Intervention: Eight-week group program (Being a Parent/Ser Pai & Ser Mãe) vs. waitlist control.

Main Results:

  • The study will assess feasibility parameters, program fidelity, and acceptability.
  • Quantitative and qualitative measures will evaluate changes in behavior problems, parenting skills, and parental well-being.
  • This is the first feasibility RCT of the program outside the UK.

Conclusions:

  • The findings will inform the global implementation of the Being a Parent program.
  • The study will provide insights into challenges and clinical implications for parenting interventions.
  • This research contributes to understanding effective strategies for childhood conduct problems.