Parenting Mindfully Study
- Conditions
- Substance AbuseRisk Behaviors
- Registration Number
- NCT02038231
- Lead Sponsor
- George Mason University
- Brief Summary
The goal of study is to develop and test a parenting-focused version of mindfulness intervention ("Parenting Mindfully") to reduce parent stress and prevent adolescent substance use and HIV risk behaviors (e.g., risky sex). The investigators hypothesize that Parenting Mindfully (PM) will decrease prevent adolescent substance use and HIV risk behaviors and intentions. Secondarily, PM will improve parenting, and decrease adolescent stress responses.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 100
- Family with a child between 12-16 years;
- High parenting stress (mean score of >=3 on 2 questions adapted from the Perceived Stress Scale and the Parenting Stress Index).
- Diagnosis of mental retardation, autism or other pervasive developmental disorder for adolescent;
- Current serious psychiatric or medical disorder (including current substance dependence) requiring immediate treatment for adolescent or parent- We will include those that are in treatment;
- Medical condition that would preclude participation in gentle yoga (for parents)
- Inadequate English proficiency to complete questionnaires for youth or parents.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in Adolescent Sex Behaviors from Pre-intervention Through 12 months following the intervention Pre-intervention, immediately post-intervention (8 weeks after the pre-intervention session), 6 months after the post-intervention session, and 12-month after the post-intervention session Measured by self-report of onset of sex and risky sex behaviors on the Youth Risk Behavior Survey and a risky sexual behavior and intention questionnaire.
Change in Substance Use from pre-intervention through 12 months after the intervention Pre-intervention, immediately post-intervention (8 weeks after the pre-intervention session), 6 months after the post-intervention session, and 12-month after the post-intervention session Measured by a combination of self-report on the Youth Risk Behavior Survey and a drug-use intentions questionnaire and urine toxicology and alcohol breathalyzer results.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in Parenting from Pre-Intervention to Post-Intervention Pre-intervention, immediately post-intervention (8 weeks after the pre-intervention session) Measured by self-reported parenting behaviors on the Alabama Parenting Questionnaire and by parenting behaviors coded from videotapes of parent-adolescent interactions.
Change in Adolescent Stress Responses from Pre-Intervention to Post-Intervention Pre-intervention, immediately post-intervention (8 weeks after the pre-intervention session) Measured by adolescent's reported emotions, observed emotion expressions, and heart rate, blood pressure, and cortisol levels in response to stressful parent-adolescent interactions.
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Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
George Mason University Department of Psychology
🇺🇸Fairfax, Virginia, United States
George Mason University Department of Psychology🇺🇸Fairfax, Virginia, United States