Research

Online programs as tools to improve parenting: A meta-analytic review

This review provides an assessment of 11 web-based parenting interventions in 12 studies. The authors highlight the potential of using the internet to offer parenting support/interventions.
Overall, web-based parenting programmes had a medium effect on parent outcomes. Picture: Adobe Stock
Overall, web-based parenting programmes had a medium effect on parent outcomes. Picture: Adobe Stock

Web-based parenting programmes can offer a broad spectrum of support for common parenting problems or questions. They can also be used to target specific issues or needs such as illness or for particular stages of development such as infancy or adolescence.

This review focuses on interventions targeting parenting competencies and/or children’s development.

How is it meant to work?

Using the internet is a potentially more accessible way to deliver parenting interventions.

These interventions can take a public health approach, and address broad questions about parenting. Or target specific issues or groups such as social isolation or parents of adolescents. They are designed overall to improve parenting capabilities.

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