Developmental Support Program: A Intervention Study

NCT07656272 | Not Yet Recruiting DMC

• 2 other identifiers: ErciyesU-SBF-PA-01Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yağmur Sezer
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an online video-based developmental support program for parents of children aged 1-3 years receiving care at a Family Health Center. Approximately 60 parents will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which will receive a four-week online developmental support program, or a control group, which will continue to receive usual healthcare services. Data will be collected at baseline, two weeks after the intervention, and at one- and three-month follow-up assessments. The study will examine the effects of the online video-based developmental support program on parents' attitudes toward child development, developmental awareness, parenting self-efficacy, and the quality of the home environment that supports child development.

Conditions

Development and Health

Keywords

Developmental Support Program; Self-Efficacy in Parenting Tasks; Mindful Awareness in Parenting; Parents' Attitudes Towards Psychosocial Development; Stimulating Home Environment

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• 0-6 Years Psychosocial Developmental Attitudes Scale

  Total score of the 0-6 Years Psychosocial Developmental Attitudes Scale assessing parents' attitudes toward psychosocial development in early childhood. The scale consists of 18 items rated on a 3-point Likert scale (1 = Disagree, 2 = Sometimes, 3 = Agree). The total score ranges from 18 to 54, with higher scores indicating a more positive and appropriate attitude toward supporting the psychosocial development of children aged 0-6 years. Higher scores reflect more accurate and supportive parental attitudes toward child psychosocial development, while lower scores indicate less positive or less appropriate attitudes.

  From enrollment to 3 months after completion of the intervention

• Interpersonal Mindfulness in Parenting Questionnaire

  The Interpersonal Mindfulness in Parenting Questionnaire (MIPQ) is a 24-item scale designed to assess parents' mindfulness in interactions with their children. It consists of two subscales: Being in the Moment with the Child (11 items) and Mindful Discipline (13 items). Items are rated on a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (rarely) to 4 (almost always). The total score ranges from 24 to 96. Higher scores indicate higher levels of mindful parenting, reflecting greater awareness, emotional regulation, and present-moment attention in parent-child interactions. Lower scores indicate lower mindfulness in parenting behaviors. The scale has no reverse-coded items. Reported internal consistency reliability is 0.87 for the total scale, 0.73 for the Being in the Moment subscale, and 0.83 for the Mindful Discipline subscale.

  From enrollment to the end of the 3-month follow-up period after the interventio

• Parenting Self-Efficacy Scale

  The Parenting Self-Efficacy Scale (Short Form) is a questionnaire designed to assess parents' perceived self-efficacy in performing parenting tasks. The original scale was developed by Emde in 1989 and revised by Zeanah in 1997. The short form was developed by Van Rijen in 2014 and the Turkish validity and reliability study was conducted by Özkan Kunduracı and Aksoy in 2021. The scale consists of four subscales: care and involvement, discipline, play, and routines. It includes items rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The total score reflects the level of parenting self-efficacy, with higher scores indicating higher perceived competence and confidence in parenting roles, while lower scores indicate lower self-efficacy. The reported internal consistency reliability (Cronbach's alpha) is 0.88.

  From enrollment to the end of the 3-month follow-up period after the intervention

• Infant-Toddler Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment (IT-HOME) Inventory

  The Infant-Toddler Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment (IT-HOME) Inventory is used to assess the quality of the home environment that supports child development in infants and toddlers aged 3-36 months. The original scale was developed by Bradley and Caldwell in 1965 and updated by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) in 2003. The Turkish validity and reliability study was conducted by Fındık and Aral in 2023. The scale consists of 45 items across six subscales: responsivity (11 items), acceptance (8 items), organization (6 items), learning materials (9 items), involvement (6 items), and variety (5 items). Each item is scored dichotomously as Yes or No. The total score ranges from 0 to 45, with higher scores indicating a higher quality home environment that is more supportive of child development. Lower scores indicate a less stimulating and less supportive home environment. The scale is administered through observation and/or intervi

  From enrollment to the end of the 3-month follow-up period after the intervention

Study Arms (2)

Salutogenic Model-Based Developmental Support Program

EXPERIMENTAL

Parents in the experimental group will receive a 4-week video-based developmental support program delivered via Zoom. The program is based on the salutogenic model (comprehensibility, manageability, and meaningfulness) and aims to improve parental understanding of child development, parenting self-efficacy, and mindful parenting skills. The intervention consists of four weekly sessions delivered in groups of 15 participants, each lasting 30-45 minutes.

Other: Developmental support program based on the salutogenic model

Routine Care

NO INTERVENTION

Parents in the control group will continue to receive routine primary healthcare services provided at Family Health Centers, including standard child health monitoring, vaccinations, and counseling services. No additional educational or interventional program will be provided during the study period.

Interventions

Developmental support program based on the salutogenic model OTHER

A 4-week video-based developmental support program delivered via Zoom for parents of children aged 12-36 months. The program is based on the salutogenic model (comprehensibility, manageability, meaningfulness). It includes four weekly group sessions (15 participants per group), each lasting 30-45 minutes. The program aims to improve parental understanding of child development and parenting skills.

Salutogenic Model-Based Developmental Support Program

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 15 Years - 65 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: Participation is limited to female participants who are mothers of children aged 12-36 months.
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Parents with children aged 12-36 months
• Children with a percentile value between the 3rd and 97th percentile
• Able to speak and understand Turkish
• No previous participation in a similar program
• Having internet access and the ability to use a computer/laptop, tablet, or smartphone
• At least primary school graduates
• Able to read and comprehend written information
• Willing to participate in the study

You may not qualify if:

• Adolescent parents
• Parents of children with congenital anomalies, chronic diseases, or a history of prematurity
• Individuals with a diagnosed mental health disorder

Sponsors & Collaborators

• TC Erciyes University: lead

Central Study Contacts

Pınar Ateş, Registered Nurse

CONTACT

+90 507 786 81 91; pinarates505@gmail.com

Yağmur Sezer Efe, Assoc. Prof. Dr.

CONTACT

+90 0507 437 85 62; ysezerefe@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: TRIPLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD Student, Registered Nurse (RN)

Model Details: The intervention applied in this study is a salutogenic model-based developmental support program developed for parents of children aged 12-36 months attending Family Health Centers. The intervention is structured based on the core components of the salutogenic approach: comprehensibility, manageability, and meaningfulness. The program is designed to help parents better understand child development, make developmental processes more manageable, and support them in perceiving their parenting role as a more meaningful life experience.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 10, 2026
• First Posted: June 18, 2026
• Study Start (Estimated): September 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): December 31, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): June 30, 2028
• Last Updated: June 18, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share