The Effectiveness of Problem Solving Skills Training on Parent-Child Interaction

Subject Areas : روان‌شناسی تحولی

Mohsen Shokoohi Yekta ¹ , Ali Sharfi ² , Negin Motamed Yegane ³

1 - University of Tehran
2 - Allameh Tabatabaei University
3 - University of Tehran

Received: 2014-10-08 Accepted : 2015-02-07 Published : 2015-09-23

Keywords: Rejection, problem solving skills, parent-child interaction, Acceptance, overprotection, overindulgence,

Abstract :

aim of the present study was to examine the efficacy of problem-solving skills training in parent-child relationships. The study design was quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test without control group. The sample consisted of 61 mothers of children ages between 4 and 7 years. Trained psychologists conducted the problem solving skills training two hours a session for nine weeks (one session per week). To evaluate the effectiveness of the training, the Mother-Child Relationship Evaluation Scale (Robert, 1961) was used. Repeated measurement procedure was used to analyze the data. The results indicated that the Raising a Thinking Child workshops decreased over-protectiveness and child rejection, and increased acceptance and improved mother-child relationships. There was not any significant difference in over-indulgence. Given the important role parents play in the development and socialization of children and the findings of this study, it can be concluded that problem-solving skills training will improve the interactions among family members, especially between parents and children.  

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