Which parenting format helps military kids most? study compares web, group, and telehealth
NCT ID NCT02973906
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested three ways to deliver a parenting program called ADAPT for military families with a parent who returned from deployment. The program aims to improve parenting skills and reduce child behavior problems. Researchers compared a self-directed website, a website with facilitator support, and in-person group sessions. The study included 244 families with children aged 5 to 12.
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Active substance
parenting program (After Deployment, Adaptive Parenting Tools - ADAPT)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show which format of a parenting program works best for military families, helping reduce child behavior problems and improve family adjustment.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study with 244 participants, so results are limited to this specific military population. Different formats may not work equally well for all families, and long-term benefits are not yet proven.
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Institute for Translational Research in Children's Mental Health
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415, United States