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Published Online:https://doi.org/10.1026/1616-3443.35.2.82

Zusammenfassung.Theoretischer Hintergrund: Die Bedeutung universeller Prävention und der Stand der Präventionsforschung werden dargestellt. Fragestellung: Ziel der vorliegenden Studie ist die Überprüfung der Wirksamkeit des Triple P-Gruppenprogramms als universelle Präventionsmaßnahme aus Sicht von Müttern und Vätern. Methode: Zur Rekrutierung wurden alle städtischen Kindertagesstätten in Braunschweig angesprochen. Familien wurden gemäß ihrer Kindertagesstättenzugehörigkeit zufällig der Durchführung eines Präventionsprogramms (Elterntraining) oder einer Kontrollgruppe zugewiesen. Die langfristige Wirksamkeit wurde mit einer multimethodalen diagnostischen Batterie an N = 219 Zwei-Eltern-Familien überprüft. Ergebnisse: Aus Sicht der Mütter zeigten sich signifikante Verbesserungen ihres Erziehungsverhaltens sowie deutliche Reduktionen des kindlichen Problemverhaltens. Darüber hinaus verringerte sich ihre psychische Belastung und ihre partnerschaftliche Zufriedenheit stieg an. Bei den Vätern zeigte sich eine Verbesserung ihres Erziehungsverhaltens. Schlussfolgerungen: Die Ergebnisse unterstützen die Wirksamkeit des Triple P-Gruppenprogramms als universelle Maßnahme zur Prävention kindlicher Verhaltensprobleme. Möglichkeiten der Dissemination werden diskutiert.


The 1-year efficacy of a parent-training in the universal prevention of child-behavior problems: Results from mothers and fathers

Abstract.Theoretical background: The significance of universal prevention and the state of the art of prevention research is illustrated. It is the aim of the present study to investigate the efficacy of the Triple P parent group training as a universal prevention strategy from the perspective of mothers and fathers. Method: All city-funded preschools were recruited for participation. Families were based on their respective preschool either randomly assigned to a prevention program (parent training) or a control group. The long-term efficacy was analyzed with a multimethod and -modal assessment in 219 two-parent families. Results: From the mothers’ perspective, significant improvement in parenting and significant reduction in child behavior problems occurred. Furthermore, their psychological distress reduced and their relationship satisfaction increased. From the fathers’ perspective, parenting behavior improved significantly. Conclusions: The results support the efficacy of the Triple P parent training as a universal prevention strategy for child behavior problems. Possibilities for dissemination will be discussed.

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