The Comet-program is a Swedish parent training program developed to target externalizing behaviors in children between 3-11 years. The program is normally delivered in group format in primary and specialized care and has already been evaluated in several studies. The internet-based version of the program has also been evaluated separately, but in this study the two formats will be directly compared in a randomized non-inferiority study. Parent ratings, child ratings as well as blinded clinical assessments will be conducted before the interventions, after the interventions (2-3 month after start of intervention), and at follow-up (12 mont after first assessment). The primary research question is: Will the internet-based format of Comet be at least as effective as the group format in reducing externalizing behaviors? Secondary research questions concern possible differential effects of the two formats on cost-effectiveness, parenting behaviors, parent mental health, applicability and consumer satisfaction, and the children's quality of life.
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Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (change in externalizing behaviors)
Timeframe: Pre (0 month), Post (4 month) and Follow-up (12 month)
Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire - subscale hyperactivity/inattention (change)
Timeframe: Pre (0 month), Post (4 month) and Follow-up (12 month)
Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (change in diagnostic status)
Timeframe: Pre (0 month) and Post (4 month)