"Mamma vann, hon klarade allt!"

Sammanfattning

Abstract

Evidence based research has shown that organized parent support programmes have a good

effect in strengthening the role of the parent and preventing problems during growth. This

in turn has a great significance for Public Health.

Komet is one of the evidence based programmes used in Sweden, based on American

programmes and adapted to Swedish conditions.

This qualitative study consists of interviews with six children between six and nine years

with behaviour problems, whose parents have taken part in the Komet programme.

With Grounded Theory as research approach the children’s experiences of the programme

and relations within the family have been looked into and analysed.

The result of this study suggests that a space for growth of their own is a common need of

the children, and that this can be achieved by giving them the opportunity to function in a

family environment where they are seen and understood.

The Komet programme contributed to this by giving the family tools to strengthen relations

within the family, create calm and make the children more visible.

The self image of the children in this study had improved which gave them more room to

grow in a strengthened family situation. This in turn improved conditions for good feelings,

and sense of well being, of importance for child development and health.