Evaluation of the Invest in Play Program for Parents of Children Aged 6 to 12 with Behavioral Problems

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the Invest in Play iiP program to see if it can reduce problem behaviors in children aged 6 to 12 and improve parenting practices. The study compares families participating in the iiP program with those receiving usual care. Participants are randomly assigned to either group to assess the programs impact on child behavior and parenting. The iiP program involves 12 weekly group sessions led by two trained leaders, designed for parents of children with behavioral challenges. The control group continues with their usual care, which may include further assessments, school meetings, individual care, or psychoeducation. The study period for the intervention lasts 12 weeks. Participants complete surveys before and after the program to measure changes in child behaviors using the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory and other tools. Researchers also assess social competence, quality of life, family adjustment, parental stress, cognition, and emotion regulation. The main outcome is the change in child behavior scores from baseline to the end of the 12-week treatment period.

Evaluation of the Invest in Play Program - a New Parent Intervention for Children With Problem Behavior