Perceived acceptability and appropriateness of a web-based program targeting risk for anxiety in young children and their parents.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This mixed-methods study examined perceived acceptability and appropriateness of a novel digital mental health program targeting anxiety risk (i.e., perfectionism or error sensitivity) in 5-to-7-year-old children and their parents.

Methods

Parent-child dyads participated in a modular, web-based cognitive-behavioral program targeting negative overreactions to making mistakes. The program, "Making Mistakes", consisted of a 6-month series of short video clips, journaling activities, and weekly reminders, and modules were delivered to caregivers and children separately. 86 dyads completed self-report measures, 18 of whom participated in semi-structured interviews, following completion of the primary program module. A standard thematic analysis was used to elucidate the

SUBMITTER: Mirzadegan IA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11753869 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature