Abstract

To evaluate the effectiveness of Group Teen Triple P with parents who have behaviorally disturbed adolescents. The research was conducted in an experimental manner. The sample was 76 parents who were grouped as 38 cases and 38 controls with a block randomization method. Data were collected using the Family Background Questionnaire, General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), Conflict Behavior Questionnaire (CBQ), and Parent Satisfaction Questionnaire. Group Teen Triple P Program was implemented with the case group for 8 weeks. Data were collected immediately after the programand again after 3 months. Data were evaluated using variance analysis, ttest, χ2 test, multivariate analysis of covariance, and analysis of covariancetest. It was found that participation in Group Teen Triple P resulted in the improvement of parental mental health, decreased problematic behavior of the adolescents, and fewer problems between adolescents and their parents. Group Teen Triple P should be made available to more parents of adolescents in Turkey.

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