EVALUATION OF A TEMPERAMENT-FOCUSED, PARENT-TRAINING PROGRAM

Examined the efficacy of a temperament-focused, psychoeducational inte rvention for mothers with temperamentally difficult preschoolers. Resu lts indicated that, relative to those assigned to a wait-list control group, mothers who participated in the parent-training program, demons trated increased satisfaction with parent-child relationships and perc eived parenting competence, as well as improved affect. In addition, r eductions in mother-rated child behavior problems and disruptions in f amily lifestyle were observed. Treatment gains were maintained at 2-mo nth follow-up. These results provide preliminary support for temperame nt-based parent training.