The effectiveness of an attachment-based parenting programme for parents in Hong Kong

Abstract

ABSTRACT Love, Limits and Latitude (LLL) is a standardised ten-session parenting education programme based on the attachment theory developed in the United States. We translated and applied for the LLL programme in Hong Kong to examine its effect on parental stress levels, children’s problematic behaviours and family functioning. We recruited N = 69 parents with children aged six to 12 and conducted eight groups under the LLL programme. A paired t-test was used to analyse the pre-test and post-test data regarding the targeted outcomes. Results found that the LLL programme significantly reduced parental stress, children’s problematic behaviours and improved relationships between family members. The application of an attachment-based parenting programme in Chinese culture, and the theoretical and practical implications, along with the limitations, are discussed.