Effects of "Parenting in Sweden" on Trust in Social Services

Launched by KAROLINSKA INSTITUTET · Mar 7, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a program called "Parenting in Sweden" (PiS), which helps immigrant parents adjust to life in Sweden and support their children's growth. The program consists of five sessions that teach parents about important topics like the Swedish school system, healthcare services, and parental rights. The goal is to see if participating in this program can increase parents' trust in social services, encourage them to get their children involved in extracurricular activities, and reduce the chances of using harsh discipline.

Parents born outside of Sweden with children aged 0 to 17 years are invited to join the study, regardless of how long they've lived in Sweden. Participants will be divided into two groups: one will complete the PiS program, while the other will be on a waiting list and attend a discussion group about moving to Sweden. Everyone will fill out surveys to track changes in their trust in social services, their children's activities, and their parenting practices before and after the program, as well as six months later. This study aims to understand how such support programs can help families thrive in their new environment.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • All parents invited to participate in PiS can take part in the study.
• • Eligibility extends to parents born outside of Sweden who have children aged 0 to 17 years.
• • There are no restrictions regarding the length of time since their migration to Sweden; i.e., participants may have lived in Sweden for decades prior to joining. - - Literacy is not a requirement for participation.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Individuals who are unable, physically or not willing, to sign a consent form will not be eligible to participate in the study.