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Sokolovic, Nina; Grujic, Smiljana; Pajic, Sofija – European Journal of Developmental Psychology, 2022
Parenting support programmes are one of the most effective means of improving the mental health of caregivers and children. This study used a pre-post control group design with 970 participants to evaluate a group workshop programme (Support, not Perfection) designed to support caregivers of children zero to six in Serbia. Compared to those in the…
Descriptors: Parent Education, Parenting Skills, Behavior Problems, Parent Child Relationship
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Gunning, Ciara; Holloway, Jennifer; Grealish, Leanne – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2020
Parental involvement in intervention can support intervention efficacy, improve generalization, and increase accessibility. The Preschool Life Skills (PLS) program is designed to teach 13 preschool life skills and prevent problem behavior. The current study explores the utility of the PLS program as delivered by parents. In Experiment 1, 6 parents…
Descriptors: Parent Participation, Change Agents, Parent Child Relationship, Intervention
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Ogden, Terje; Sørlie, Mari-Anne – International Journal of Emotional Education, 2018
This postscript presents the implementation and evaluation of family and community based intervention programs for children and young people implemented in Norway. The Norwegian experiences and results illustrate how evidence-based programs developed in the U.S. have been transported across geographical and language borders, implemented…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Program Implementation, Program Effectiveness, Family Programs
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Brennan, Alison L.; Hektner, Joel M.; Brotherson, Sean E.; Hansen, Tracy M. – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2016
Background: Parent training programs are increasingly being offered to the general public with little formal evaluation of their effects. One such program, the Nurtured Heart Approach to parenting (NHA; Glasser and Easley in "Transforming the difficult child: The Nurtured Heart Approach," Vaughan Printing, Nashville, 2008), contains…
Descriptors: Parent Education, Sampling, Program Descriptions, Parenting Skills
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Yap, Dorcas; Lau, Lily; Nasir, Nasriah; Cameron, Christine; Matthews, Jan; Tang, Hui Nee; Moore, Dennis W. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2014
Background: The "Signposts for Building Better Behaviour" program, developed by the Parenting Research Centre, Victoria, Australia, was conducted at a public hospital facility in Singapore. Method: More than 1,000 parents completed the program, and filled in questionnaires about their child's behaviours. Results: Parents rated themselves…
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Hospitals, Parent Education, Parent Attitudes
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Longhurst, Jim; Jones, Kelley; Hiatt, Patti; Hart, L. Kathryn – Reclaiming Children and Youth, 2011
The transition to independence can be a perilous journey for youth who have faced behavioral challenges. Many have not yet developed the social, emotional, and problem-solving skills to meet the challenges of adult life. But this can be a period of growth and accomplishment when youth can form stable connections and develop life skills. This is…
Descriptors: Independent Living, Experiential Learning, Peer Groups, Education Work Relationship
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McLaren, Elizabeth M.; Hall, Phyllis J.; Fox, Pamela – NHSA Dialog, 2009
This article examines the Kentucky Initiative for Social Skill and Emotional Development which provides annual training and technical assistance to build early childhood programs' capacity to deliver practices known to promote social and emotional competency. The initiative is based on the 3-tiered Positive Behavior Support model that teaches…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Technical Assistance, Emotional Development, Interpersonal Competence
Johnston, Lloyd D.; O'Malley, Patrick M.; Schulenberg, John E.; Bachman, Jerald G. – Online Submission, 2006
Monitoring the Future is an ongoing program of research intended to assess the changing lifestyles, values, and preferences of American youth. This publication, from the occasional paper series, describes a study that monitors drug use and potential explanatory factors among American secondary school students, college students, and young adults.…
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Drug Use, Social Indicators, Organizational Objectives
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Rozalski, Michael E.; Moore, Laura – Beyond Behavior, 2004
Research has demonstrated that well-integrated computer-assisted instruction can have positive effects on student achievement, attitudes, and self-esteem. In this article, the authors summarize a project that focused on increasing students' positive social behavior by providing better context to the instruction and using technology as the teaching…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Teaching Methods, Interpersonal Competence, Educational Technology