ERIC Number: EJ1189531
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 8
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ISSN: EISSN-1469-9532
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Evaluation of a Parenting Program for Children with Behavioural Problems: Signposts in Singapore
Yap, Dorcas; Lau, Lily; Nasir, Nasriah; Cameron, Christine; Matthews, Jan; Tang, Hui Nee; Moore, Dennis W.
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, v39 n2 p214-221 2014
Background: The "Signposts for Building Better Behaviour" program, developed by the Parenting Research Centre, Victoria, Australia, was conducted at a public hospital facility in Singapore. Method: More than 1,000 parents completed the program, and filled in questionnaires about their child's behaviours. Results: Parents rated themselves in the questionnaires as being significantly less hassled, stressed, depressed, and anxious after attending the program. They were more confident and satisfied with managing their child, and rated their children's behaviours as having improved. Effect sizes ranged from 0.12 to 0.59. The findings were maintained 3 months after completion of the program. Conclusions: The study provides evidence of the cross-cultural applicability of the principles underlying the Signposts program. As there are long-term repercussions when children's behaviour problems are not dealt with appropriately, such behaviour management programs should be made more available to parents and caregivers.
Descriptors: Child Behavior, Hospitals, Parent Education, Parent Attitudes, Stress Variables, Program Effectiveness, Parent Child Relationship, Cross Cultural Studies, Behavior Problems, Foreign Countries, Program Descriptions, Depression (Psychology), Anxiety, Aggression
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Singapore; Australia
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