Cultural Adaptation of Parent Management Training-Oregon Model (PMTO) in Indian Context: An Implementation Model

Parent Management Training-Oregon Model (PMTO) is an evidence-based behavioral parent training program (BPT), widely implemented and adapted to the unique characteristics of family contexts across the globe. However, despite distinct patterns of parenting in India, PMTO has not been adapted and applied for the Indian subpopulation. In light of the unique nuances of Indian socio-cultural context and a dearth of Indian literature on evidence-based parenting programs, the aim of the present article is to address this gap by proposing cultural adaptation of PMTO and identifying best practices within Indian context. The first goal is to use the cultural adaptation process model (CAP) to theoretically inform the potential of implementing PMTO for policy makers, researchers, and service providers in India. The second goal is to identify context-specific best practices to deliver the program in a school or community-based setting. Finally, a conceptual model delineating three stages of CAP: exploration, preparation, and implementation, is proposed. Successful adaptation and implementation of PMTO in the Indian context can be a pioneer of BPT in the South Asian settings. Culturally adapted PMTO can work towards widespread adoption of not only BPT but other evidence-based programs as well.