Moderating Role of the Form of Maltreatment Experienced by Children on the Effectiveness of a Parent Training Program

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 334-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roxanne Sicotte ◽  
Marie-Josée Letarte ◽  
Sonia Hélie ◽  
Isabelle-Ann Leclair Mallette
Keyword(s):  
Parent Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Incredible Years ◽  
Protective Services ◽  
Parent Training Program ◽  
Moderating Role ◽  
Experimental Group

The study examines whether the form of maltreatment experienced by the child moderates the effects of a parent training program (PTP) on the probability that the child’s case will be closed. This study involved 736 children on whom the Montreal child protective services (CPS) agency had an active file between 2007 and 2015. The experimental group was composed of all children with a parent who participated in the PTP Incredible Years ( n = 368). A control group was matched with the experimental group based on a propensity score. Cox regression revealed that once parents have participated in the PTP, the probability that their children’s cases will be closed increases more for children being followed because of neglect than for those being followed because of emotional maltreatment. Results show that a parent’s participating in a PTP is associated with an increase of the probability that his or her child’s CPS case will be closed and hence with a reduction of the length of time that the child must receive protective services.

scholarly journals The effectiveness of a parent-training program for promoting cognitive performance in preschool children

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 519-531
Author(s):  
Elahe Vahidi ◽  
Amir Aminyazdi ◽  
Hossein Kareshki
Keyword(s):  
Parent Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Parent Child Interactions ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Parent Training Program ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Parent Child

The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a parent training program for promoting cognitive performance of young children through enriching the parent-child interactions among mothers of preschool-aged children in Mashhad, Iran. A total of 29 couples of mothers and their children were assigned to an experimental group (n = 16 couples) and a control group (n = 13 couples). Mothers in the experimental group participated in 12 weekly sessions and were trained how to enrich their daily parent-child interactions as such. Children’s cognitive performance was assessed by three subscales of the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI). The results of the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) indicated a significant difference between the experimental and control group. The findings support the effectiveness of the parent training program for enhancing cognitive performance in preschoolers.

The Role of Maternal Distress in a Parent Training Program to Modify Child Non-compliance

1984 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Forehand ◽  
W. M. Furey ◽  
R. J. McMahon
Keyword(s):  
Parent Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Parent Perceptions ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Maternal Distress ◽  
Marital Relations ◽  
Parent Child Interactions ◽  
Parent Training Program ◽  
Parent Child

This paper reviews the effects of maternal distress on several aspects of parent—child interactions that were identified in the course of a parent training program for child non-compliance. Distress was measured by a number of self-report questionnaires examining depression, anxiety, marital relations, and extrafamilial relationships. The parent training program is initially reviewed. Subsequently, pretreatment relationships between maternal distress and parent—child interactions were examined. Distress appears to be related primarily to measures of parent perceptions of child maladjustment. Several relationships between distress and treatment outcome also were noted. A recent study designed to enhance parent training by modifying maternal distress factors is presented. Finally, implications and limitations of the data are discussed.

scholarly journals Efectos de un programa de formación de padres para reducir conductas perturbadoras infantiles

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 219
Author(s):  
Carmen Vives-Montero ◽  
David Cortes-Pendon ◽  
Sonia Lopez-Rubio ◽  
Lourdes Ascanio
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Parent Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Parenting Practices ◽  
Physical Punishment ◽  
Community Context ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Emotional Communication ◽  
Traditional Programs ◽  
Parent Training Program

Abstract. Effects of a parent-training program to reduce children’s disruptive behaviors. This study evaluates the results of a parent training program incorporating some additional components to the traditional programs (emotional communication and problem solving) to be applied in the socio-community context. Eighteen parents comprised the control group and 21 the treatment group, with children 4 to 8 years old with disruptive behavior. The treatment group assisted to 7 sessions directed at improving parenting practices, registering their application and receiving feedback. Significant increases were found in the treatment group in parental use of appropriate discipline, incentives, and expectations. The treatment group reduced the application of severe discipline and the use of physical punishment, as well as the number and frequency of child behavior problems.  The results persisted at the 1-year follow-up.Resumen. Este estudio evalúa los resultados de un programa de entrenamiento de padres aplicado en el contexto socio-comunitario que añade algunos componentes a los programas tradicionales (comunicación emocional y solución de problemas).  Participaron 18 progenitores en el grupo control y 21 en el grupo de tratamiento con hijos de entre 4 y 8 años con conductas perturbadoras. El grupo de tratamiento asistió a 7 sesiones dirigidas a mejorar las pautas de crianza, registrar su aplicación y recibir retroalimentación. Se encontraron incrementos significativos en el grupo de tratamiento en la aplicación de disciplina apropiada, el empleo de elogios y las expectativas. El grupo de tratamiento redujo la aplicación de disciplina severa y el empleo del castigo físico y disminuyeron el número y la frecuencia de problemas de conducta de sus hijos. Los resultados se mantuvieron en el seguimiento un año después.

Engagement and Effectiveness of Parent Management Training (Incredible Years) for Solo High-Risk Mothers: A Multiple Baseline Evaluation

2008 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dianne G. Lees ◽  
Kevin R. Ronan
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Family Functioning ◽  
Parent Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Child Behaviour ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Stepped Care ◽  
Multiple Baseline ◽  
Incredible Years ◽  
Parent Training Program

AbstractThe effectiveness ofThe Incredible Yearsparent-training program with a small sample of four high risk solo mothers in a public clinic setting was assessed. All families had a number of risk factors for early drop-out and poor outcomes. Mindful of resource limitations in the public setting, economical strategies were used to enhance attendance rates and engagement. For the outcome evaluation, a multiple baseline across participants design was used. Participants attended a 2-hour group treatment session weekly for twenty weeks, with booster sessions at 2 months and 4 months following treatment. Participants had sons aged between 6 years and 9 years diagnosed with ADHD. Family functioning was assessed from a pretreatment interview schedule, measures of child behaviour and parent and family functioning. Participants also completed program satisfaction and program evaluation measures. Results showed: (a) all mothers engaged with and finished the program, (b) improvement in family functioning, (c) improvements in some teacher and parent reports of child behaviour, (d) increased parenting confidence, (e) reduced stress and depression levels for most parent participants, and (f) reports of better parent–child relationships. Additionally, participants all reported being highly satisfied with the program. Findings overall support the use of easy to do engagement strategies and the use of theIncredibleYears parent-training program as an effective, low cost and early step intervention for families at higher risk in a day-to-day practice setting. The use of this intervention in an overall stepped care approach is considered and discussed.

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