Lee, YoungzieKeown, Louise JSanders, Matthew R2022-08-152022-08-152022-06-07(2022). Heliyon, 8(6), e09686-.2405-8440https://hdl.handle.net/2292/60788<h4>Background</h4>Children with a developmental disability (DD) are more likely to develop behavioral problems. The Stepping Stones Triple P Positive Parenting Program (SSTP) for parents of children with a DD has demonstrated effectiveness for improving parenting practices and reducing child behavior problems. However, there is scant research in Asian countries and with less intensive SSTP interventions.<h4>Aim</h4>This study examined the effectiveness of the SSTP seminars for Korean parents of a child with a DD.<h4>Methods</h4>Parents were randomly assigned to an intervention group (<i>n</i> = 21) or a delayed intervention group (<i>n</i> = 17). Data was collected on child adjustment problems, parenting practices, parental adjustment, and family relationships from both groups at pre- and post-intervention, and from the intervention group at 4-month follow-up. Twelve parents provided post-intervention interview data.<h4>Results</h4>A series of one-way Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) were used to examine differences between the intervention and delayed intervention groups at post-intervention. Significant short-term intervention effects were found for reductions in child behavior and emotional difficulties, and dysfunctional parenting practices. These improvements were maintained 4-months later by the intervention group. At post-intervention, inter-parental child-rearing conflict was reduced as a trend, with a moderate effect size. Interviews provided additional insights into the benefits gained from program participation.<h4>Conclusions</h4>Findings, for parents within this study, contribute to the evidence base for the effectiveness of the SSTP seminars.Electronic-eCollectionItems in ResearchSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated. Previously published items are made available in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.https://researchspace.auckland.ac.nz/docs/uoa-docs/rights.htmhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/Developmental disabilityKorean parentsParenting programRandomized-controlled trialStepping Stones Triple PMind and BodyPediatricPreventionClinical ResearchBehavioral and Social ScienceJournal Article10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e096862022-07-04Copyright: The authors35756135 (pubmed)http://purl.org/eprint/accessRights/OpenAccess2405-8440S2405-8440(22)00974-4