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Parent training programs for immigrant families in Europe: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials

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  • Bjørknes, Ragnhild
  • Saus, Merete
  • Neumer, Simon Peter
  • Gammelsæter, Siri
  • Halvorsen, Therese Bjørndal
  • Patras, Joshua
  • Douglas, Marcela
  • Haug, Ida Mari
  • Rasmussen, Lene-Mari Potulski

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This review analyzes randomized controlled studies that investigated parent training interventions in Europe. Included studies had to have utilized interventions based on social learning theory and enrolled immigrant families.

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  • Bjørknes, Ragnhild & Saus, Merete & Neumer, Simon Peter & Gammelsæter, Siri & Halvorsen, Therese Bjørndal & Patras, Joshua & Douglas, Marcela & Haug, Ida Mari & Rasmussen, Lene-Mari Potulski, 2025. "Parent training programs for immigrant families in Europe: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 110(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:epplan:v:110:y:2025:i:c:s0149718925000229
    DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2025.102555
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