Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), which is one of the main reasons for referral to child mental health services, is also common in girls. However, very few studies have been focused on the intervention for treating ODD exclusively among girls. The present research aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Parent Management Training’ (PMT) for ODD in girls by using a pre and post control group design. Children belonging to the age range of 6 to 13, and their parents were selected by purposive sampling method, and total 27 participants were included in the study. Parent management training was given through individual sessions to parents of each girl and it lasted for 3 months with weekly one session. The results proved a valid difference between the pre-intervention and post-intervention assessments on ODD among the girls. Therefore, PMT can be considered as an effective intervention to manage ODD symptoms in female children.

Parent management training, Oppositional defiant disorder, Girls