Adlerian parent education: Changes in parents' attitudes and behaviors, and children's self-esteem

Abstract

The Adlerian approach to family education is receiving increasing attention. The Adlerian philosophy reflects a systematic approach with special emphasis upon the family constellation. The family is viewed as a total unit, and the individual needs of the family members are seen as family group needs with each meinber attempting to establish his/her place within the family structure. The purpose of the present study was twofold: first, to determine the reliability and validity of three measurement scales appropriate for assessing the effects of family education programs, and second, to determine the effects of a family education program using the Adlerian approach. The data indicated high reliability for the scales and the beneficial aspects of the family education program.