Positive Parenting 001
R. Mousavi, Ph.D.
Shahed University-Tehran-Iran
mousavi@shahed.ac.ir
B. S. Jafari
Keywords: Positive Parenting Program, mental
attention deficit/ hyperactive disorder(ADHD)
health,
As parents affects on the family, also, children with their
personality and behavioral growth characteristics affects on
parenting behavior too. Studies have shown that children of
mothers who have behavioral problems, feel more less
successful, lower effectiveness, anger sense, anxiety and
depression than mothers with healthy children.
Considering studies findings, it seems that identify strategies
for positive management of ADHD children can help mental
health of family and mothers.
Positive Parenting Program and mental health of mothers of ADHD children
R.Mousavi-Iran-mousavi@shahed.ac.ir
The current research examined the effectiveness of Positive
Parenting Program on mothers of 4-12 year-old children with
attention deficit/ hyperactive disorder.
The study population included all mothers of ADHD children
aged 4 to 12 that had been referred in 2008 to health centers
affiliated to Behzisti University.
Present study, from data gathering view is a quasi-experimental
research and in terms of propose is a practical study.
Scheme used in this study was with pretest and post test group.
Research tools in the study were demographic questionnaire and
General Health Questionnaire (GHQ).
Positive Parenting Program and mental health of mothers of ADHD children
R.Mousavi-Iran-mousavi@shahed.ac.ir
Findings showed that the instruction has
caused significant mental health improvement in
experimental group compared to control group
mothers.
Experimental group in all subscales of both the test
and follow-up phase has lower average compared
with the control group. This finding means that
even after controlling for differences in the
experimental and control groups, the intervention
could mean a significant reduction in all subscales
of GHQ.
Positive Parenting Program and mental health of mothers of ADHD children
R.Mousavi-Iran-mousavi@shahed.ac.ir
Average of GHQ subscales covariance analysis table
Positive Parenting Program and mental health of mothers of ADHD children
R.Mousavi-Iran-mousavi@shahed.ac.ir
The Positive Parenting Program was effective to
mothers’ mental health that had children with
attention deficit/hyperactive disorder. Therefore, it
is recommended this method should be used for
mothers of such children.
Part of the effectiveness of the program can be
some information to parents regarding children
and their problems attributed to the treatment
process. In addition, increased information and
knowledge of parents, in turn, can reduce maternal
anxiety and improve false beliefs of parents.
Finally, these reforms will provide promote of
mothers mental and social health.
Positive Parenting Program and mental health of mothers of ADHD children
R.Mousavi-Iran-mousavi@shahed.ac.ir
Shahed University-Tehran-Iran
mousavi@shahed.ac.ir
B. S. Jafari
Keywords: Positive Parenting Program, mental
attention deficit/ hyperactive disorder(ADHD)
health,
As parents affects on the family, also, children with their
personality and behavioral growth characteristics affects on
parenting behavior too. Studies have shown that children of
mothers who have behavioral problems, feel more less
successful, lower effectiveness, anger sense, anxiety and
depression than mothers with healthy children.
Considering studies findings, it seems that identify strategies
for positive management of ADHD children can help mental
health of family and mothers.
Positive Parenting Program and mental health of mothers of ADHD children
R.Mousavi-Iran-mousavi@shahed.ac.ir
The current research examined the effectiveness of Positive
Parenting Program on mothers of 4-12 year-old children with
attention deficit/ hyperactive disorder.
The study population included all mothers of ADHD children
aged 4 to 12 that had been referred in 2008 to health centers
affiliated to Behzisti University.
Present study, from data gathering view is a quasi-experimental
research and in terms of propose is a practical study.
Scheme used in this study was with pretest and post test group.
Research tools in the study were demographic questionnaire and
General Health Questionnaire (GHQ).
Positive Parenting Program and mental health of mothers of ADHD children
R.Mousavi-Iran-mousavi@shahed.ac.ir
Findings showed that the instruction has
caused significant mental health improvement in
experimental group compared to control group
mothers.
Experimental group in all subscales of both the test
and follow-up phase has lower average compared
with the control group. This finding means that
even after controlling for differences in the
experimental and control groups, the intervention
could mean a significant reduction in all subscales
of GHQ.
Positive Parenting Program and mental health of mothers of ADHD children
R.Mousavi-Iran-mousavi@shahed.ac.ir
Average of GHQ subscales covariance analysis table
Positive Parenting Program and mental health of mothers of ADHD children
R.Mousavi-Iran-mousavi@shahed.ac.ir
The Positive Parenting Program was effective to
mothers’ mental health that had children with
attention deficit/hyperactive disorder. Therefore, it
is recommended this method should be used for
mothers of such children.
Part of the effectiveness of the program can be
some information to parents regarding children
and their problems attributed to the treatment
process. In addition, increased information and
knowledge of parents, in turn, can reduce maternal
anxiety and improve false beliefs of parents.
Finally, these reforms will provide promote of
mothers mental and social health.
Positive Parenting Program and mental health of mothers of ADHD children
R.Mousavi-Iran-mousavi@shahed.ac.ir