Measuring the effectiveness of the Star Parenting Program with parents of young children |
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Authors: | R A Fox T A Fox R C Anderson |
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Institution: | Parenting Center, Marquette University. |
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Abstract: | This study evaluated the effectiveness of the STAR Parenting Program, designed specifically for parents with children between the ages of 1 and 5 yr. The 8-hr. program was completed by 35 parents. There was a significant increase in parents' favorability and a significant decrease in anxiety afterwards. Parents also significantly lowered their expectations, reduced the emotionality of their reactions to their child's problem behaviors, and increased their use of time-out and tangible rewards following training. These changes were maintained at a 6-wk. follow-up. |
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