Money talks, parenting walks: couples program aims to reduce harsh discipline
NCT ID NCT07651670
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a program that teaches married couples financial skills and respectful communication can improve how they parent their children. Over 2,200 couples in three Indian states attend six group sessions together, covering budgeting, saving, and fair household roles. Researchers then measure changes in parenting practices, such as warmth and harsh discipline, to see if the program makes a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Let Us Grow Together: Economic Wellbeing for Families (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could offer a low-cost way to improve parenting and reduce harsh discipline by strengthening couples' communication and financial teamwork.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single study in three Indian states; results may not apply elsewhere. The program is short (six sessions) and may not produce lasting changes in parenting.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sambodhi Research and Communication Pvt Ltd
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Vayam
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Vayam
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Vayam
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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