The Impact of Behavioural Parent Training on Fathers' Parenting: A Meta-Analysis of the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Fletcher, Richard; Freeman, Emily; Matthey, Stephen

doi:10.3149/fth.0903.291

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“…These results are important in several ways. First, fathers who participated in the treatment gained from it despite the lower motivation they show along the process, and in contrast to the reports in the literature, suggesting lower gains for fathers (Danforth et al, 2006;Fletcher et al, 2011;Treacy et al, 2005). This outcome may be attributed to the group process that manages to engage the fathers as well.…”

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confidence: 76%

“…From the initial data, it became clear that fathers are less involved in treatment, as suggested in the literature (Fletcher et al, 2011). Only one-third of the participants were fathers, despite the importance of fathers on children's functioning (Fabiano, 2007;Lamb, 2004;Lonsdorf et al, 2009).…”

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“…This outcome may be attributed to the group process that manages to engage the fathers as well. Rather than trying to "fix" them through training, we suggest support and empowerment, which may suit fathers better (Fletcher et al, 2011). Once they are in the interpersonal process, they may feel less inadequate and more able to help others.…”

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“…Yet results show that fathers remained less motivated to engage in the group process. There are several explanations to this outcome: Fathers are in general less involved in the child's development and therefore don't perceive the child's problems as serious as mothers do (Fletcher et al, 2011). In addition, men are in general less apt to psychological treatment (Shechtman, Vogel, & Maman, 2010).…”

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“…For example, according to Budd and O'Brien (1982), in 12 years of 749 participating families, only 13% were fathers. Lack of data on father participation appears also in the more recent studies (Fletcher, Freeman, & Matthey, 2011). For example, in the Shechtman and Gilat (2005) study, there were only three fathers of 57 families involved in the treatment.…”

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Couple versus Single Mother Group Treatment: A Comparative Study

Shechtman¹,

Danino²

2017

ASSRJ

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This study compared couple versus single-mother treatment in group. Ninety-three participants from nine small groups received treatment in one of two conditions: mothers (47) and 23 couples (n = 46). Results showed positive pre-post outcomes on stress and parental coping for participants in both conditions, with no difference between them. However, differences were found at post-follow up (after six months), with parents treated as couples managing to retain gains following treatment, compared with mothers treated alone, who even showed some deterioration with time. Only one gender difference was found-fathers were less motivated to engage in treatment in all three time measurements. Regarding the important role fathers have in their child's development and the positive gains when treated as a couple, fathers should be encouraged to engage more in treatment, and an interpersonal group of an expressive-supportive modality may be a viable way for fathers to do so.

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2017

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A randomized controlled trial of a brief versus standard group parenting program for toddler aggression

Tully

Hunt

2016

Aggressive Behavior

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Physical aggression (PA) in the toddler years is common and developmentally normal, however, longitudinal research shows that frequent PA is highly stable and associated with long-term negative outcomes. Significant research has demonstrated the efficacy of parenting interventions for reducing externalizing behavior in children yet their typical length may overburden families, leading to low participation rates and high attrition rates. To increase the reach of parenting interventions and impact on the prevalence of externalizing behavior problems, brief interventions are needed. This RCT compared a standard (8 session) group Triple P to a brief (3 session) discussion group and a waitlist control for reducing toddler PA, dysfunctional parenting and related aspects of parent functioning. Sixty-nine self-referred families of toddlers with PA were randomized to the respective conditions. At post-assessment, families in the standard intervention had significantly lower levels of observed child aversive behavior, mother reports of PA and dysfunctional parenting, and higher levels of mother- and partner-rated behavioral self-efficacy than the waitlist control. Families in the standard intervention also had significantly lower levels mother-rated dysfunctional parenting than the brief intervention, and the brief intervention had significantly lower levels of mother-rated dysfunctional parenting than waitlist. There were no significant group differences at post-assessment for measures of parental negative affect or satisfaction with the partner relationship. By 6 month follow-up, families in the brief and standard intervention did not differ significantly on any measure. The implications of the findings to delivery of brief parenting interventions are discussed. Aggr. Behav. 43:291-303, 2017. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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Toward Father‐friendly Parenting Interventions: A Qualitative Study

Sicouri

Tully

Collins

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ANZ J of Family Therapy

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Levels of father participation in parenting interventions are often very low, yet little is known about the factors which influence father engagement. We aimed to qualitatively explore perceived barriers to, and preferences for, parenting interventions in a community sample of fathers. Forty‐one fathers across nine focus groups were interviewed using a semi‐structured interview. Data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis. Key barriers to father participation identified included: the perception that interventions are mother‐focused; beliefs about gender roles regarding parenting and help‐seeking; mothers’ role as ‘gatekeeper’; lack of knowledge and awareness of parenting interventions; and lack of relevance of interventions. Fathers reported preferences for specific content and intervention features, facilitator characteristics, practical factors, and highlighted the need for father‐targeted recruitment and advertising. Many of the barriers and preferences identified are consistent with previous research; however, fathers’ beliefs and attitudes around gender roles and help‐seeking, as well as the perception that interventions are predominantly mother‐focused, may be key barriers for community fathers. Strategies to overcome these barriers and better meet the needs of fathers in promoting and delivering parenting interventions are discussed.

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The Impact of Behavioural Parent Training on Fathers' Parenting: A Meta-Analysis of the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program

Cited by 126 publications

References 87 publications

Couple versus Single Mother Group Treatment: A Comparative Study

Couple versus Single Mother Group Treatment: A Comparative Study

A randomized controlled trial of a brief versus standard group parenting program for toddler aggression

Toward Father‐friendly Parenting Interventions: A Qualitative Study

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