@article{ref1,
title="Reducing hostile parenting through computer-mediated parenting education",
journal="Children and youth services review",
year="2017",
author="Russell, Beth S. and Lincoln, Courtney R.",
volume="73",
number="",
pages="66-73",
abstract="OBJECTIVE The present study evaluated a computer-mediated parent education program aimed at improving parents' self-concept and dysfunctional parenting practices.  Design Employer-based parent education services were offered as part of a corporation's employee wellness program. Participants (N = 247) were asked to complete pre- and post-test surveys including surveys of demographic information, parental self-concept, and dysfunctional parenting behaviors.  Results Participants reported clinically significant levels of dysfunctional parenting practices at baseline. <br><br>RESULTS from the single-dose intervention indicated a significant decrease in hostile parenting from pre-test to post-test, which was likely predicted by parents' sense of competence at baseline.  Conclusion Computer-mediated parent education workshops were efficacious in improving parents' self-concept and reducing parents' use of hostile parenting tactics. The study provides an important contribution to the extant literature by documenting the effectiveness of computer-mediated parenting programs, particularly those offered through the workplace.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0190-7409",
doi="10.1016/j.childyouth.2016.11.036",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2016.11.036"
}