Journal of Clinical Child Psychology · 1994 · 113 citations · 20 references
Social SciencesEarly Childhood EducationPsychologyChild DevelopmentDevelopmental PsychologyEarly InterventionChild Behavior InterventionFamily-based InterventionsParent-child Relationship InterventionParent-child RelationshipsParentingSocial-emotional InterventionEarly Childhood Parent InterventionEarly Childhood TemperamentEarly TemperamentMothers' Parenting InterventionParent Caregiver TrainingParent-offspring RelationshipsTemperament-based InterventionToddler Temperament
Examined the efficacy of a temperament-focused, psychoeducational intervention for mothers with temperamentally difficult preschoolers. Results indicated that, relative to those assigned to a wait-list control group, mothers who participated in the parent-training program, demonstrated increased satisfaction with parent-child relationships and perceived parenting competence, as well as improved affect. In addition, reductions in mother-rated child behavior problems and disruptions in family lifestyle were observed. Treatment gains were maintained at 2-month follow-up. These results provide preliminary support for temperament-based parent training.
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