A randomised controlled trial of a brief intervention for parents of children aged 3-10 years old who are experiencing sibling conflict

Completed

• Conditions: Sibling Conflict; Agonism; Arguments; Physical Aggression; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614000437662
• Lead Sponsor: John Pickering

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-04-29
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

(i) presence in the family of at least two children in the 3-10 year old age range with no more than four years separating the two children; (ii) presence of parental concern about sibling conflict; and (iii) an elevated score on the agonism subscale of the PEPC-SRQ (Parental Expectations and Perceptions of Children's Sibling Relationship Questionnaire);

Exclusion Criteria

(i) child has a developmental delay or intellectural disability including language and speech impairment; (ii) the parents are currently receiving psychological assistance for their children's behaviour or to deal with their children's behaviour; or (iii) the parents are unable to attend The University of Queensland's St Lucia Campus on four separate occasions for the purpose of participating in the intervention.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified