Efficacy of the Rational Positive Parenting Program (s-rPPP) for Disruptive Behaviors

Measure of Externalizing and Internalizing Behavioral Problems

The developed scale is a 5-point Likert scale consisting of 36 items, designed to assess externalizing and internalizing behavioral problems in children aged 6 to 12 years. Each item requires respondents to rate the frequency of specific behaviors observed in the child. Response options range from: 1. = Not at all (absence of the behavior) 2. = Rarely 3. = Sometimes 4. = Often 5. = Always (consistent presence of the behavior) The scale evaluates two domains: Externalizing behaviors (hyperactivity \& impulsivity, aggression, anti-social tendencies, defiance) Internalizing behaviors (anxiety, depression, hypersensitivity) Minimum score: 36 Maximum score: 180 Higher scores indicate worse outcomes, reflecting greater severity and frequency of behavioral problems. Lower scores indicate better outcomes, reflecting fewer or absent behavioral problems.

Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and post-intervention at 4 weeks

Parenting Sense of Competence Scale - PSCS

The Parenting Sense of Competence Scale (PSCS) assesses parents' self-perceived competence in their parenting role. It evaluates two subscales: Satisfaction Subscale - measures comfort and frustration in the parenting role Efficacy Subscale - assesses perceived competence and capability as a parent Different versions have slightly varying scoring, but the original 17-item version uses a 6-point Likert scale (from 1 = Strongly Disagree to 6 = Strongly Agree). Score Range (for 17-item version): Total Score Range: 17 to 102 Higher scores indicate greater parenting competence and satisfaction Subscale Ranges: Efficacy Subscale (8 items): 8-48 Satisfaction Subscale (9 items): 9-54

Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and post-intervention at 4 weeks

Parent Rational and Irrational Belief Scale - PRIBS

The Parent Rational and Irrational Beliefs Scale (PRIBS) evaluates both rational and irrational parental beliefs related to child behavior and discipline. Items are rated on a 5-point Likert scale (from 1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree). Includes two major dimensions: Rational Beliefs Subscale Irrational Beliefs Subscale Score Ranges: Total Score Range: Depends on the number of items used. Typically: 20 items total: 10 rational + 10 irrational Score Range (each subscale): 10 to 50 Higher Rational Belief Scores = More adaptive, logical parenting beliefs Higher Irrational Belief Scores = More rigid, demanding, or unrealistic beliefs

Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and post-intervention at 4 weeks

Parent Anger Scale - PAS

The Parent Anger Scale (PAS) is a 30-item self-report measure assessing the frequency and intensity of parental anger in response to child-related situations. Items are rated on a 5-point Likert scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree). Score Range: Total Score Range: 30 to 150 Higher Scores: indicate greater frequency and intensity of parental anger Lower Scores: reflect better emotional regulation and lower anger expression in parenting contexts

Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and post-intervention at 4 weeks