Evaluating Triple P Online: A Digital Parent Training Program for Child Behavior Problems

Abstract Triple P Online (i.e., TPOL; www2.tripleponline.net ) is an online self-help parent training program aimed at reducing child behavior problems through “positive parenting practices”—available at time of review for $79.95. TPOL is comprised of 8 video-based modules that also incorporate in-session activities and homework. Randomized control trials have shown that TPOL effectively reduces child behavior problems. The program’s main strengths include very high-quality content with an abundance of relevant and easily locatable resources, an easy-to-use interface, and a professional look and feel. The program’s main weakness lies in its lack of monitoring and adaptation to the user’s state (e.g., child’s and parent’s behaviors), and real-time reminders for desired actions. Altogether, TPOL is an extremely valuable and important resource for families seeking evidence-based treatment for child behavior problems.

• Publication year

  2017

• Venue

  Cognitive and Behavioral Practice

• Publication date

  2017-12-06

• Fields of study

  Education, Psychology

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  DOI 10.1016/J.CBPRA.2017.10.001
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  Open on Semantic Scholar

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