Effects of the Empowering Parents Training Program on Mothers and Their Children Emphasizing on Mothers' Parental Satisfaction, Communication Skills, Children's Self-esteem and Social Competence

"자녀의 힘을 북돋우는 부모" 프로그램이 어머니와 자녀에게 미치는 효과 - 어머니의 역할만족, 의사소통 및 자녀의 자아존중감, 사회적 능력을 중심으로 -

This study examined the effects of the Empowering Parents Training(EPT) program with emphasis on mother's parental satisfaction and communication skills and children's self-esteem and social competence. Subjects were 73 mothers and their 4th to 6th grade children in elementary schools in Seoul and Kyonggi-do. Thirty-seven mother-child dyads were assigned to the education group and 36 dyads were assigned to the comparison group. Mothers in the education group received EPT in 7 sessions. Statistical methods adopted for data analyses were ANCOVA and Scheffe test. EPT had a positive effect on enhancing mothers' parental satisfaction and communication skills. EPT had some positive influence on children's self-esteem and social competence. The executive model of EPT used in this study was considered effective by the parents and lecturers.