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Namazi F, Sohrabi Shegefti N, Barzegar M, Baghooli H. Design and elaboration of a qualitative model of technology-based parenting programs: Experiences, challenges, and strategies among parents of secure six years old preschool children in Shiraz, Iran. JRHMS 2025; 4 (1) :38-45
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1- Department of Psychology, Marv.C. Islamic Azad University, Marvdasht, Iran
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The family, as the first social institution, plays a fundamental role in the cognitive, emotional, and social development of the child. The present study was conducted with the aim of designing and elaborating a qualitative model of technology-based parenting programs among parents of secure six-year-old preschool children in Shiraz, Iran.This study was conducted using a qualitative approach and the grounded theory method. The research population included parents of preschool children, family psychologists, educational counselors, and developers of educational technologies. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and analysis of educational documents, and were analyzed using MAXQDA software through three stages of open, axial, and selective coding. In total, 35 participants were selected purposefully and theoretically, and the sampling process continued until theoretical saturation was achieved.The results indicated that the designed model led to an increase in supportive and emotional parenting styles, a reduction in controlling behaviors, an improvement in communication skills, better emotion management, and strengthened parent–child interactions. After implementing the program, parents were able to better recognize their child’s emotional needs and create a safe and calm environment for their growth. However, the model had no significant effect on the avoidant-support parenting style, indicating this dimension’s resistance to technology-based interventions, particularly in low-access areas.Overall, the findings indicate that the technology-based parenting model can serve as an effective tool for promoting family mental health and improving the educational environment of preschool children. This model can be utilized as a practical framework in preschool centers, family counseling settings, and parent education programs.
Keywords: Technology-based parenting, Qualitative model, Grounded theory, Preschool children, Family mental health
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Received: 2026/05/3 | Accepted: 2026/05/4 | Published: 2026/05/23
Received: 2026/05/3 | Accepted: 2026/05/4 | Published: 2026/05/23
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