Psychological Distress Trajectories of Parents of Children With Developmental Disabilities Participating in a Parenting Intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parents of children with developmental disabilities report higher levels of psychological distress. Parenting interventions may reduce parental psychological distress. Our aim was to investigate the psychological distress trajectories of parents receiving a parenting intervention.

Method

Data were drawn from a state-wide trial of Stepping Stones Triple P (SSTP) in Queensland and Victoria, Australia (n = 365 parents). Growth mixture modelling was used to describe psychological distress trajectories of parents of children with developmental disabilities and examine associations with the level of SSTP intervention received, child characteristics and financial hardship.

Results

Three groups of parents/caregivers were identified, two of which presented a signifi

SUBMITTER: Scripps E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12576371 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature