The Effects of Parent Management Training, Problem-solving Skills Training and the Eclectic Training on Conduct Disorder in Iranian Elementary School Students

Abstract

The present study investigated the effects of parent management training, problem-solving skills training and the eclectic training on symptoms of conduct disorder in Isfahan elementary school students during the educational year 2010-2011. The sample included 40 male pupils (ages 10 to 11) randomly selected assigned to experimental and control groups. Four groups were formed (each group consisted of 10 students), namely parent management training, problem-solving skills training, eclectic training and a control group. Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL, Achenbach, 1991) and clinical interview were used as research instruments. Three methods were used as intervention (parent management training, problem-solving skills training and the eclectic training).The results of the analysis of covariance ANCOVA with repeated measure indicated a significant difference between parent management training, eclectic training and the control group, however no significant difference was observed between problem solving skills training group and the other groups. Scheffe post-hoc test was also used which indicated that parent management training and eclectic training intervention decreased the conduct disorder symptoms in comparison with the control group. Also, the results indicated that eclectic training was more effective than parent management training. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of International Journal of Psychological Studies is the property of Canadian Center of Science & Education and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)