Evaluating the effectiveness of a brief online parenting program on child behaviour, dysfunctional parenting, and parent well-being

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Child behavioural disorders; Parental mental health; Mental Health - Other mental health disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12622001032741
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Sydney

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-07-25
• Last Update Posted: 12 December 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion criteria include: 1. Parents/caregivers of children aged 2 to 8 years 11 months; 2. Parents would like assistance in managing their child’s disruptive behaviours; 3. Parents must be able to access high speed internet via computer, tablet, or smart phone to participate in the online parenting program and complete research questionnaires; 4. If child is receiving medication for emotional/behavioural problems, must be stable on current dose for 4 weeks, with no planned changed to medication regime.

Exclusion Criteria

Key exclusion criteria are: 1. Child has an intellectual disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or pervasive developmental disability; 2. Parent is unable to complete questions and understand program content in English; 3. Family are currently receiving or planning to receive another parenting program or treatment by a psychologist; 4. Family is experiencing domestic violence, child protection issues, or severe parental mental illness/substance use, or is subject to court orders regarding parenting. 5. Family have previously completed this OPP.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Child externalising behaviours will be assessed with the Intensity and Problem scales of the Eyberg Child Behaviour Inventory (ECBI; Eyberg & Pincus, 1999), a parent-report measure completed by all participating parents (both mothers and fathers). [ The ECBI will be administered at baseline and post-assessment (intervention, waitlist control), and two-month follow-up (intervention group only). Post- assessment occurs 4 weeks after randomisation, and two-month follow-up occurs 2 months after post-assessment. ]