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name: A grounded theory of parents experiences of Incredible Years Parent Management Training within Whirinaki, a child and adolescent mental health service : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for a degree of Master of Science in Psychology at Massey University
description: This thesis presents an exploration of parent's experiences of Incredible Years Parent Management Training within Whirinaki, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Counties Manukau District Health Board. Nine participants were interviewed and selected based on their attendance at over 50% of the sessions of Incredible Years Parent Management Training groups offered over the course of one year. They had children with symptomology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and/or Oppositional Defiant Disorder. The sample included both mothers and fathers representing various family compositions. Using grounded theory methodology, a theory was developed which has created an understanding of the processes involved as parents seek to attribute meaning to their child's behaviour. It is anticipated that the findings which emerged from this study will enhance treatment outcomes for parents and create innovation in exploring how systemic strategies could be applied within a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service framework, to incorporate more efficient service delivery and most importantly further meet the needs of parents and families.
abstract: This thesis presents an exploration of parent's experiences of Incredible Years Parent Management Training within Whirinaki, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Counties Manukau District Health Board. Nine participants were interviewed and selected based on their attendance at over 50% of the sessions of Incredible Years Parent Management Training groups offered over the course of one year. They had children with symptomology of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and/or Oppositional Defiant Disorder. The sample included both mothers and fathers representing various family compositions. Using grounded theory methodology, a theory was developed which has created an understanding of the processes involved as parents seek to attribute meaning to their child's behaviour. It is anticipated that the findings which emerged from this study will enhance treatment outcomes for parents and create innovation in exploring how systemic strategies could be applied within a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service framework, to incorporate more efficient service delivery and most importantly further meet the needs of parents and families.
author: Wolland, Kaye Elizabeth
keywords: Incredible Years Parent Management Training, Problem children, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Oppositional defiant disorder in children, Parenting, Behaviour modification
date published: 2010
date modified: 2026-07-27T20:16:53Z
provider: Massey University
publisher: Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations
type: WebPage
source organization: Massey University