THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM – RESULTS OF A PRELIMINARY STUDY IN A ROMANIAN SAMPLE

Author

Raluca Dafina IONUTIU*

"Mental Health Center, National Institute for Mother and Child Health, Bucharest" Department of Psychology, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

ABSTRACT

Triple P–Positive Parenting Program is an evidence based intervention designed to prevent and treat behavioral, emotional and social problems in children by improving parenting skills, and supporting parents in developing a positive relationship with their children. The present study investigates the effectiveness and parents’ satisfaction with The Triple P–Level 4 in a Romanian community sample. Sixteen families participated in this pilot study. Triple P was delivered in an 8-session standard group form. The obtained results show that after completing the program, parents have reported significant changes compared with pre-intervention, as follows: 1) lower levels of behavioral problems in their children; and 2) a decrease in dysfunctional parenting strategies, in inter-parent conflicts related to parenting, and in levels of the stress, anxiety and depression, as well as improved parenting satisfaction, and self-efficacy. Moreover, Romanian parents have positively rated the efficiency and acceptability of the program. These data suggest that the Triple P might offer a promising framework for implementing preventive and treatment services for children and parents in Romania.

KEYWORDS: positive parenting, child behavioral problems, parental practices, family relationships

PAGES:141-158

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