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The Triple P-Positive Parenting Program: A systematic review and meta-analysis of a multi-level system of parenting support

Sanders, Matthew R., Kirby, James N., Tellegen, Cassandra L., Day, Jamin J.·2014·Clinical Psychology Review

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This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effects of the multilevel Triple P-Positive Parenting Program system on a broad range of child, parent and family outcomes. Multiple search strategies identified 116 eligible studies conducted over a 33-year period, with 101 studies comprising 16,099 families analyzed quantitatively. Moderator analyses were conducted using structural equation modeling. Risk of bias within and across studies was assessed. Significant short-term effects were found for: children's social, emotional and behavioral outcomes (d=0.473); parenting practices (d=0.578); parenting satisfaction and efficacy (d=0.519); parental adjustment (d=0.340); parental relationship (d=0.225) and child observational data (d=0.501). Significant effects were found for all outcomes at long-term including parent observational data (d=0.249). Moderator analyses found that study approach, study power, Triple P level, and severity of initial child problems produced significant effects in multiple moderator models when controlling for other significant moderators. Several putative moderators did not have significant effects after controlling for other significant moderators. The positive results for each level of the Triple P system provide empirical support for a blending of universal and targeted parenting interventions to promote child, parent and family wellbeing.

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Authors: Sanders, M. R., Kirby, J. N., Tellegen, C. L., & Day, J. J.
Affiliations: The University of Queensland (AU)
Corresponding author: Sanders, Matthew R.
ORCID: Sanders, Matthew R.
Kirby, James N.
Tellegen, Cassandra L.
Day, Jamin J.
Venue: Clinical Psychology Review
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Published: 2014-06
Volume: 34
Issue: 4
Pages: 337-357
ISSN: 0272-7358 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2014.04.003
OpenAlex: W2147100455
Cited by: 1,077
References: 170
Citations by year: 2026: 86 · 2025: 98 · 2024: 110 · 2023: 104 · 2022: 83 · 2021: 95 · 2020: 119 · 2019: 94 · 2018: 78 · 2017: 72 · 2016: 83 · 2015: 36 · 2014: 17
FWCI: 10.48
Type: journal article
Language: en
Update notices: erratum (2014-12-01)
Open access: closed
Licence: www.elsevier.com/tdm/userlicense/1.0/ (tdm)
www.elsevier.com/legal/tdmrep-license (tdm)
Locations: Clinical Psychology Review (publishedVersion)
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Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Behavioral and Psychological Studies
Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child Therapy and Development
Keywords: Triple P-Positive Parenting Program, parenting support, child behavior problems, parenting practices, parenting satisfaction, parental adjustment, parent-child relationship, child well-being, family well-being
MeSH terms: Adult, Child, Child Behavior Disorders, Female, Humans, Male, Parents, Personal Satisfaction, Social Support, Program Evaluation, Parenting

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