Document Type : Original Article
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Abstract
Background: Parenting style is one of the most important and effective factors in training
and growth of children and adolescents and the method that parents communicate with their
children is an effective factor on family contact models. Objectives: The aim of this study was
to determine the impact of group training about parenting styles on maternal attitudes that were
admitted to Isfahan Imam Ali (AS) health care center in 2013. Materials and Methods: This
was an experimental study, which was conducted on a random sample of 25 mothers referred
to this health care center. They were divided into two groups (experimental and control). The
experimental group received five sessions of group training, and the control group received a
booklet about parenting styles. The used tool in this study was the Bamerind Parenting Style
Questionnaire that was completed by the mothers before and after the intervention and finally,
their obtained scores were compared with each other. Results: The results of the present study
showed that the mean score of attitude toward easy‑going style in test group was less than the
control group after intervention (P = 0.045). The mean score of attitude toward authoritative
style in the experimental group was less than control group after intervention (P = 0.037)
and the mean score of attitude toward authoritative style in the experimental group was more
than the control group after intervention (P = 0.011). Conclusions: Group training can be an
appropriate method in changing maternal attitudes toward parenting styles.
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