title: Measuring the effectiveness of the Star Parenting Program with parents of young children.
abstract: This study evaluated the effectiveness of the STAR Parenting Program, designed specifically for parents with children between the ages of 1 and 5 yr. The 8-hr. program was completed by 35 parents. There was a significant increase in parents' favorability and a significant decrease in anxiety afterwards. Parents also significantly lowered their expectations, reduced the emotionality of their reactions to their child's problem behaviors, and increased their use of time-out and tangible rewards following training. These changes were maintained at a 6-wk. follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Parenting Center, Marquette University.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Fox
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Fox
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods*; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education*; D010553:Personality Development