Parents of children with hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention: what do parenting programs contribute to parental wellbeing?

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2023
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Taylor, Samantha
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Hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention are patterns of behaviour that are interrelated, multidetermined, and characteristics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), yet HII are not limited to people with ADHD. Parenting a child with hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention has been described by parents as a “stress-generating experience” as the associated behaviours can be difficult for parents to manage (Johnston & Chronis-Tuscano, 2014, p. 193). Parenting is a modifiable component of the child’s ecological context and central to the management of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention in childhood. Parenting programs aim to promote positive parent-child relationships and developmental outcomes for children and are a recommended intervention for children with ADHD. The aim of this systematic review of randomized control trials was to establish what secondary benefits parenting programs have for the wellbeing of parents of children with elevated levels of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. A systematic search strategy was implemented in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. A total of 16,027 records were identified from six databases, trial registries and citation searches. After screening, 21 studies were included in the review. A total of nine parenting programs involving 1,323 parent participants were evaluated. While most parenting programs were likely to improve at least one-dimension parental wellbeing, either by reducing stress, depression, or anxiety, or by increase parents’ sense of competence or self-compassion, these effects were highly variable. The largest and most consistent effect found on any measure of parental wellbeing was a reduction in stress after completing Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Mindful Parenting, Triple P, Helping the Non-compliant Child or 1-2-3 Magic. The majority (85%) of between group findings were not significant. Thirteen constructs of parental wellbeing were measured by 16 different psychometric assessments. Implications and limitations are discussed, and recommendations made for future research.

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