The Behavior Modification workshop reduced deviant child behaviors and parental perceptions of problem child behaviors, whereas the Parent Effectiveness Training group increased positive parental consequations, family cohesion, and decreased family conflict. Both Behavior Modification and Parent Effectiveness Training groups significantly…

Study uses a phenomenological approach to investigate the outcomes of a parent education program. Eight female program participants were interviewed. Data were coded thematically to determine program outcomes as experienced by the participants; seven categories of outcomes emerged. Transformative learning encompassed the more specific categories…

Tests a parent competency model incorporating the effects of attendance in a parenting skills training intervention. Subjects (n=209) participated in a controlled study to test the model. Results generally supported the model for both mothers and fathers. Child management behaviors mediated parent conventionality and intervention attendance…