Adaptation of positive parenting program training based on cultural values and evaluation of its effectiveness in psychological health and interaction of mother with slow paced children

Mental impairment has undesirable effects on the all aspect of individual's life, while the use of parenting programs has been associated with beneficial outcomes. The aim of this research was the adaptation of a positive parenting program (Triple-P) training based on the cultural values and evaluation of its effectiveness in psychological health and interaction of mother with slow paced (SP) children. This research was a semi-experimental study designed as pretest-posttest using control group. The magnitude of 40 mothers of students with SP participated in this study. They were selected according to the random cluster sampling method from exceptional schools of Tehran provinces. The participants were divided into two groups; each group consisted of 20 participants. The experimental group received Triple-P training in twelve 90-minute sessions, while no intervention was carried out on the control group. The instruments of present research were general health questionnaire and parent-child relationship scale. The results of MACNOVA showed that Triple-P had a positive significant effect on the psychological health and interaction of mothers with SP children. Since parenting skills training can lead to the enhanced psychological health and improved motherchild interaction, planning for Triple-P training based on cultural values has particular importance.