Improving parenting techniques to prevent child maltreatment

Longitudinal follow-up of brief parenting interventions to reduce risk of child physical maltreatment in a selected population

NIH-funded research Tulane University of Louisiana · NIH-10449334

This study is looking at two parenting programs, Triple P-Level 2 and Play Nicely, to see how they can help parents find better ways to discipline their kids without using physical punishment, and it aims to show how these programs can make a positive difference for families over a year.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionTulane University of Louisiana NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (New Orleans, United States)
Project IDNIH-10449334 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates effective parenting interventions aimed at reducing the risk of child physical maltreatment. It focuses on two specific programs, Triple P-Level 2 and Play Nicely, which teach parents alternative methods to corporal punishment. By using a mixed methods approach, the study will assess the long-term effects of these interventions on both parenting behaviors and child outcomes over a one-year period. The goal is to provide evidence-based strategies that can be implemented in various family service settings.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include parents or caregivers of children aged 0-11 years who are seeking effective parenting strategies.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have children or whose children are older than 11 years may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved parenting practices and reduced rates of child maltreatment, enhancing child well-being.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar parenting interventions, indicating a promising approach to reducing child maltreatment.

Where this research is happening

New Orleans, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions Mental disordersMental health disordersPsychiatric DiseasePsychiatric Disorderpsychological disorder
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