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Abstract
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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.
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.
Language: en |