The purpose of the proposed randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in reducing parental burnout and improving children's emotional and behavioral adjustment in families in Hong Kong over 3 months after the intervention. The findings will provide valuable and scientific insights to inform better parenting interventions and child protection policies.
Age range
3 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Parental Burnout
Timeframe: Change from baseline assessment to immediate and 3 months post-intervention
Children's emotional and behavioral adjustment
Timeframe: Change from baseline assessment to immediate and 3 months post-intervention