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1. Investigating the effect of parents' social skills training on children's social adjustment. 2. Investigating the effect of parents' social skills training on children's self-confidence. 3. Investigating the effect of parents' communication skills training on children's social adjustment. 4. Investigating the effect of parents' communication skills training on children's self-confidence.

The effectiveness of teaching social skills and communication skills of parents on social adaptation and self-confidence of children (A case study of Ahvaz city)

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20250704066362N1
Enrollment
90
Registered
2025-08-04
Start date
2025-09-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-19

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Conditions

Condition 1: Low social adjustment in children. Condition 2: Low self-confidence in children. Other childhood disorders of social functioning Low self-esteem

Interventions

Intervention 1: Type of intervention group:Parental social skills training. This group included parents who participated in 8 structured training sessions focused on social skills such as empathy, coo

Sponsors

Islamic Azad University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
7 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All parents who are willing to learn social and communication skills in order to improve their children's social adjustment and self-confidence. All parents who have children with low self-confidence All parents who have children with limited and poor social adjustment All parents who have limited social interactions

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: rents with children under 7 years old Parents, or one of them, with a history of drug addiction Parents who have a child with mental disabilities

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Children’s self-confidence level after parental training Self-confidence refers to the child’s perception of their own abilities, value, and personal competence. This variable is measured using the Eysenck Self-Esteem Questionnaire (1976). Pre-test and post-test scores will be compared between groups to evaluate the effectiveness of the parental training intervention. Timepoint: Before the intervention (pre-test) and after the intervention (post-tast). Method of measurement: Numerical score based on Eysenck questionnaire.;Children’s social adjustment level. Social adjustment refers to a child’s ability to establish effective relationships, resolve conflicts, accept rules, and perform social roles. It will be measured using the Sinha and Singh Social Adjustment Inventory (1993). Pre- andpost-intervention scores will be compared. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Numerical score based on Sinha & Singh inventory.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Comparison of self-confidence score changes between the two experimental groups (parental training in social vs. communication skills)this outcome compares the relative effect of two types of parental training interventions (social skills vs. communication skills) on children’s self-confidence levels. The Eysenck Self-Esteem Questionnaire (1976) is used as the measurement tool. Pre-test and post-test scores of each group will be extracted and compared. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Eysenck Self-Esteem Questionnaire (1976) consisting of 30 yes/no items is used to assess the children’s self-confidence. It is completed by parents before and after the intervention. The total score is recorded and compared between the two experimental groups.;Comparison of social adjustment score changes between the two experimental groups (parental training in social vs. communication skills) This outcome evaluates and compares the effect of social vs. communication skills training for parents on the social adjustment of their children. The Sinha and Singh Social Adjustment Inventory (1993) is used. Pre-test and post-test scores in each group will be collected and analyzed. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Sinha and Singh’s Social Adjustment Inventory (1993), a 60-item tool measuring emotional, educational, and social dimensions of adjustment, is used. Parents complete it before and after the intervention. The total score is used for comparison between groups.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNarges heydarianfar

Islamic Azad University

kam.gh72@gmail.com+98 61 3000 0000

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026