A grounded theory of parents experiences of Incredible Years Parent Management Training within Whirinaki, a child and adolescent mental health service : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for a degree of Master of Science in Psychology at Massey University
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2010
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Massey University
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This thesis presents an exploration of parent's experiences of Incredible Years Parent
Management Training within Whirinaki, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Counties
Manukau District Health Board. Nine participants were interviewed and selected based on their
attendance at over 50% of the sessions of Incredible Years Parent Management Training
groups offered over the course of one year. They had children with symptomology of Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder and/or Oppositional Defiant Disorder. The sample included both
mothers and fathers representing various family compositions.
Using grounded theory methodology, a theory was developed which has created an
understanding of the processes involved as parents seek to attribute meaning to their child's
behaviour. It is anticipated that the findings which emerged from this study will enhance
treatment outcomes for parents and create innovation in exploring how systemic strategies
could be applied within a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service framework, to incorporate
more efficient service delivery and most importantly further meet the needs of parents and
families.
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Incredible Years Parent Management Training, Problem children, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Oppositional defiant disorder in children, Parenting, Behaviour modification