TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Reducing hostile parenting through computer-mediated parenting education
JO  - Children and youth services review
A1  - Russell, Beth S.
A1  - Lincoln, Courtney R.
SP  - 66
EP  - 73
VL  - 73
IS  - 
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0190-7409
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2016.11.036
ID  - ref1
ER  -