Augmenting Parenting Programs With the Pause Mobile App: Mixed Methods Evaluation
This pilot study found good acceptability and engagement with Pause. Interviews revealed promising evidence, suggesting that Pause may improve family life and aid child behavior change. Future research should evaluate whether adding Pause to parenting programs increases their positive effects on children's behavior and mental health.
Authors
- Domenico Giacco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7809-8800)
- James M. Gardner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4782-4969)
- Peter Woods (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0910-8291)
- Michael Sobolev (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8931-7682)
- Stephen Donohoe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6764-6008)
- Nathan Hodson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6022-2260)
- Juan Luque Solano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5033-5825)
- Manuel Giardino
Institutions
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (US)
- University of Warwick (GB)
- Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (GB)
- University of Buckingham (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting
- Published
- 2025-02-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/68807
- Primary Topic
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00