Developing adlerian-based prenting program in Lithuania : preliminary results

Abstract

This research study sets out to explore the effect of an Adlerian-based parenting program for Lithuanian parents which is related to personality factors, parenting styles and attitudes towards children‗s behavior (ATCB). A quasi-experimental research design was chosen to assess the impact of the intervention. Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP; authors – D.Dinkmeyer Sr., G. McKay, D.Dinkmeyer Jr.) program is being implemented in the year 2010/ 2011. At least 60 parents of 6-12-year olds participating in six parenting groups are scheduled at this research stage. To assess the impact of the program, pre-post measures will be analyzed related to the interrelatedness of parents‘ personality, parenting styles and ATCB. However, as the research is in process, changes in ATCB and its‘ correlations to specific factors of participation and sociodemographic information will be presented mainly. Based upon these findings, conclusions will be discussed related to STEP applicability with Lithuanian families.