Strengths to Grow - Preteen: An Online Parenting Resource
NCT ID: NCT05582057
Last Updated: 2022-11-14
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
NA
400 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2022-10-03
2023-05-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Character Strengths Strength-based parenting programs typically focus on helping parents to identify and develop a particular type of strength known as character strengths. Character strengths are personal qualities that are widely regarded as morally good (e.g., bravery, curiosity, kindness). In 2004, Peterson and Seligman completed a comprehensive review that identified 24 character strengths. The development and use of these 24 character strengths has consistently demonstrated associations with well-being across the lifespan.
Strength-based Parenting Programs The content of strength-based parenting programs typically revolves around introducing parents to character strengths, helping parents to identify character strengths within themselves and their child, teaching parents to notice and encourage their child's use of strengths, and helping parents to employ their strengths within the caregiving role. Within the published literature, strength-based parenting programs have been delivered in two formats: in-person workshops and online handouts. These programs have demonstrated positive effects, including improving caregiving self-efficacy, positive emotions toward the child, and family well-being relative to waitlist control groups. However, the format of these programs may have limited the number of parents who could access and engage with the resources.
Access and Engagement It is important to consider the extent to which caregivers can access and engage with programs because access and engagement are necessary pre-requisites to program effectiveness. Research on parenting programs suggests that in-person workshops are not accessible to many families, particularly families of lower socio-economic status. Online handouts may be more accessible, but may struggle to engage families, as interactive, media-rich online materials tend to be more engaging. To address these concerns, O'Byrne et al (in press) developed an online strength-based parenting intervention for kindergarten-aged children, Strengths to Grow, designed to maximize accessibility and engagement by providing the program online using interactive rather than static materials.
An Online, Interactive, Strength-based Parenting Program for Preteens In a preliminary evaluation of the Strengths to Grow program, O'Byrne et al. (in press) found that parents reacted positively to the online, interactive format and the strength-based content. Additionally, within the sample, the program was accessible to families of lower socio-economic status who are difficult to access with in-person resources. While a more formal assessment of the effectiveness of Strengths to Grow is underway, preliminary findings suggest that the Strengths to Grow model may be effective at engaging hard-to-reach parents. However, the current Strengths to Grow program is designed specifically for parents of kindergarten to Grade 3 children. Because the strengths profiles and displays of kindergarten children may be different from other age groups, the current iteration of Strengths to Grow may not be generalizable to older children. Thus, the present research seeks to broaden the reach of Strengths to Grow by adapting it for parents of pre-adolescents (Grades 4 to 8; Strengths to Grow: Preteen). In addition, the present study will investigate 1. who is accessing Strengths to Grow: Preteen; 2. how Strengths to Grow: Preteen is being accessed; 3. whether participants report being satisfied with Strengths to Grow: Preteen; and 4. whether specific participant characteristics predict satisfaction with Strengths to Grow: Preteen.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
NONE
Study Groups
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Experimental Group
Behavioral: Strengths to Grow Program In an online, self-directed format, the Strengths to Grow: Preteen program will present the principles of strength-based parenting using videos, pictures, reflection questions, and written text. The intervention will communicate that a) every child has a unique set of strengths and that b) noticing and developing these strengths can enhance child and family well-being. It will also provide concrete steps that parents can follow to talk with their child about strengths, and it will provide ideas for family activities that would allow family members to express strengths. Participants will be invited to respond to reflection questions at various points throughout the program.
Strengths to Grow: Preteen
An online, strength based parenting program for parents of preteens (aged 9-14).
Waitlist Control Group
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Strengths to Grow: Preteen
An online, strength based parenting program for parents of preteens (aged 9-14).
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Able to read and write in English (linguistic proficiency equivalent to a Grade 8 reading level or greater)
* Consent to participate in the research study
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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University of Guelph
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Margaret Lumley
Professor
Principal Investigators
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Margaret Lumley, PhD, CPsych
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Guelph
Locations
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Upper Grand District School Board
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Countries
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References
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Other Identifiers
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21-08-001-2
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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