A Study to Assess the Effect of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Adolescent Changes and Parenting Among Parents of Teenagers in Selected Schools of Shillong

Author Name: Vahneilam Baite

Volume: 03/01

Country: India

DOI NO.: 11.2023-61555522 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/07.2025-67332388/GIJNR

Affiliation:

1. M.Sc. Nursing Student, Department of Child Health Nursing, Nazareth Hospital College of Nursing, Shillong, Meghalaya, INDIA.

ABSTRACT

Background: Adolescence is a critical developmental stage marked by rapid physical, emotional, and psychological changes. Parents often struggle with understanding and addressing these changes effectively. Education through a structured teaching program can significantly enhance their knowledge and parenting capabilities. Objective: To assess the effect of a planned teaching program on the knowledge regarding adolescent changes and parenting among parents of teenagers in selected schools of Shillong. Methods: A pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was used. The study was conducted among 50 parents of adolescents selected using non-probability purposive sampling. A structured knowledge questionnaire was used to collect data before and after the intervention. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for analysis. Results: The mean pre-test knowledge score was 9.96 and the post-test mean was 12.52. The computed t-value was 31.81, which was statistically significant at p<0.05 level, indicating a substantial improvement in knowledge after the teaching program. Conclusion: The planned teaching program was effective in improving the knowledge of parents regarding adolescent changes and parenting. There is a need for regular educational sessions to empower parents in managing the transitional phase of adolescence more effectively.

Key words: Adolescents, Parenting, Planned Teaching Program, Knowledge, Teenagers, Shillong