title: An evaluation of the efficacy of a triple P-positive parenting program podcast series.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Parenting programs based on cognitive-behavioral and social learning principles are effective in changing child behavior problems and parenting styles. However, such programs typically have limited population reach. The current study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a brief radio series that provided parenting advice based on the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program.
  
  
  METHODS
  One hundred thirty-nine parents of children aged 2 to 10 years who had concerns about their child's behavioral and/or emotional adjustment were recruited, randomly assigned to either an intervention or waitlist control group, and completed online self-report measures. Parents in the intervention group were given access to seven Triple P podcasts online over a period of 2 weeks.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Parents in the intervention group improved significantly more than parents in the control group, from pre- to postintervention, on measures of child behavioral problems and parenting style, self-efficacy, and confidence. These short-term intervention effects were maintained at the 6-month follow-up.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  These results suggest that brief radio and online parenting programs can be effective and have the potential to reach a large proportion of parents experiencing child behavior problems. Limitations, clinical significance, and future research suggestions are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Parenting and Family Support Centre, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
authors.forename: Alina
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Morawska
authors.forename: Helen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Tometzki
authors.forename: Matthew R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Sanders
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological / Q000502:physiology; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008297:Male; D016487:Parenting / Q000523:psychology*; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D011845:Radio / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D020377:Self Efficacy; D016896:Treatment Outcome