Evaluation of ‘‘The Incredible Years’’ in Sweden: The transferability of an American parent-training program to Sweden

Axberg, Ulf, 1961 (author): Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Psykologiska institutionen,Department of Psychology

Broberg, Anders G, 1950 (author): Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Psykologiska institutionen,Department of Psychology

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2012-05-23
2012
English.
In: Scandinavian Journal of Psychology. - : Wiley. - 0036-5564 .- 1467-9450. ; 53:3, s. 224-232

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Abstract Subject headings

Structured parent training has been proven to be effective in reducing disruptive behavior problems (DBP) in children. Most of the programs that are used in Sweden have their origin in North America, and there is an ongoing debate over the transferability to Sweden of manual-based programs developed in other contexts. The goal of the present study was to study effectiveness of the Incredible Years parent-training program (IY), developed in the US, in regular clinical work in Sweden, using a randomized controlled design. Parents of 62 four to eight-year-old children diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder participated in the study. Parents of 38 children were assigned to parent training (PT) and 24 to a waiting list (WL). The results indicate that the IYS retains the positive effects on children’s disruptive behavior problems when translated and transferred to Swedish. There was a statistically significant difference in reduction of DBP in children between the groups in favor of the PT. The improvement in the PT group was sustained at the one-year follow-up. The improvement also, at least to some extent, generalized over time to the school context. There was also a statistically significant difference in mothers’ report of pre to post change in parenting alliance between the PT and WL groups. The IYS program was appreciated and well received by the participating mothers

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