A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Parenting Program to Improve Sibling Relationships

• DOI: 10.1007/s10826-023-02539-7
• Publication Date: 2023-03-27T00:49:00Z
• Authors: John A. Pickering; Margaret E. Crane; Jinny Hong; Ann-Kathrin Nickel; Carys Chainey; Matthew R. Sanders
• Keywords: Sibling relationship

Abstract Although parents of siblings play a crucial role in the development both positive and negative aspects their children’s relationships, relatively few parenting programs specifically target sibling conflict alongside warmth. To bridge this gap, current study reports outcomes randomized controlled trial evaluating brief intervention focusing on improving relationships. A total 74 reporting concerns about were to either Triple P discussion group condition ( n = 37) or waitlist control 37). Parents predominately Caucasian, female, from middle-income background. completed range self-report measures examining quality relationship, practices, family functioning, child emotional behavioral problems. Across treatment groups, participants showed improvements almost all conflict, warmth, problems, confidence. Participants also experienced greater reduction amount help they wanted manage relative group. These results suggest that low-intensity may only have small effect Additional research is needed determine how broaden program efficacy for parental adjustment, families diverse levels income composition. Trial registration: ANZCTR 365567.