The nature of parenting practices in families of preschool children with ongoing disruptive behaviors in Vietnam

Comprehending the associations of parenting practices with child disruptive behavior and relevant factors is crucial for effective interventions. Yet, limited Vietnamese data exists, despite potential disparities in parenting impacts compared to Western research. This online cross-sectional study included 365 Vietnamese parents (95% female, mean age 32.3) with preschool children displaying ongoing disruptive behaviors. Measures included the Alabama Parenting Questionnaire adapted for preschool children (to assess parenting practices), Pediatrics Symptom Checklist-17 and Strength and Difficulty Questionnaire (child disruptive behavior), The Parent-Child Coercion Process Scale (coercive interactions), Parenting Sense of Competence Scale (parenting self-efficacy).