3 Is Triple P effective on behavior
problems in children?*b
Abstract
The Triple P Positive Parenting Program is a multilevel parenting program to prevent
and offer treatment for severe behavioral, emotional, and developmental problems in
children. The aim of this meta-analysis is to assess the effectiveness of Triple P Level
4 interventions in the management of behavioral problems in children by pooling the
evidence from relevant literature that included Level 4 Triple P interventions. Level
4 intervention is indicated if the child has multiple behavior problems in a variety of
settings and there are clear deficits in parenting skills. Results indicate that Level 4 of
Triple P interventions reduced disruptive behaviors in children. These improvements
were maintained well over time, with further improvements in long-term follow-up.
These effects support the widespread adoption and implementation of Triple P that
is taking place in an increasing number of countries in quite diverse cultural contexts
around the world.