According to studies, approximately 20% of children having contact with child protection services have conduct disorder. Negative parenting can make this problem even worse. Research has shown Incredible Years Program to be one of the most effective programs to prevent and reduce child conduct problems. This study is an randomized controlled trial, which evaluates the suitability and effectiveness of group-based Incredible Years program in child protection and family support services. The aim of this study is to find out whether this intervention reduces children's psychiatric symptoms, especially conduct symptoms, increases positive parenting and positive interaction between parents and children, and reduces children's and parent's stress and increase well-being. The study will be carried out in 2015-2018. Overall 101 children and 120 parents participate in the study.
Age range
3 Years – 7 Years
Sex
ALL
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Change in ECBI (Eyberg Child Behavior Checklist)
Timeframe: Baseline measure is conducted 0-4 months before starting the intervention and postintervention measure is measured 0-3 months after the intervention is finished.
Change in CBCL (Child Behaviour Checklist) Externalizing scale
Timeframe: Baseline measure is conducted 0-4 months before starting the intervention and postintervention measure is measured 0-3 months after the intervention is finished.
Long term change in ECBI
Timeframe: Baseline measure is conducted 0-4 months before starting the intervention and postintervention measure is measured 12-15 months after the intervention is finished.
Long term change in CBCL Externalizing scale
Timeframe: Baseline measure is conducted 0-4 months before starting the intervention and postintervention measure is measured 12-15 months after the intervention is finished.