Exploring Parents' Perspectives on the Positive Discipline Program for Children Aged 0-6: A Qualitative Study
CHILD & FAMILY BEHAVIOR THERAPY, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/07317107.2026.2669139
- Dergi Adı: CHILD & FAMILY BEHAVIOR THERAPY
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, Child Development & Adolescent Studies, CINAHL, EBSCO Education Source, Educational research abstracts (ERA), Psycinfo, Violence & Abuse Abstracts, Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Social Science Premium Collection (ProQuest), Education Collection (ProQuest), Education Source Ultimate (EBSCO), Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest), Sociology Source Ultimate (EBSCO)
- Anahtar Kelimeler: early childhood, parental experiences, parenting education, qualitative research, The Positive Discipline Program
- Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
This qualitative phenomenological study explored the experiences of 18 mothers in an eight-session online the Positive Discipline Program. Findings revealed two primary themes: "Reconstructing Parenting" and "The Social and Experiential Dimension." Participants reported increased self-awareness and emotional regulation, alongside adopting more reflective and empathic parenting practices. They perceived greater sensitivity to children's emotional needs and a shift away from authoritarian approaches. Furthermore, the group-based structure facilitated perceived peer support and normalization of challenges. Overall, parents experienced the program as a supportive, relationship-oriented intervention that enhanced their sense of parental competence and improved family interactions during early childhood.