A meta-analysis of the effects of parent effectiveness training

Cedar, Bruce; Levant, Ronald F.

doi:10.1080/01926189008250986

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“…Not surprisingly, a number of meta-analyses have been published on parent training programs, including studies focusing exclusively on the effects of one or two specific programs (e.g., Cedar and Levant 1990;Thomas and Zimmer-Gembeck 2007), the effects associated with a specific delivery setting (e.g., Sweet and Appelbaum 2004), and the effects associated with programs using different theoretical orientation or approaches, such as behavioral parent training (e.g., Lundahl et al 2006a, b;Maughan et al 2005;Serketich and Dumas 1996). Three meta-analyses have also attempted to tease apart important elements of parent training programs by examining moderators of effect sizes, such as the characteristics of participating families (Lundahl et al 2006a, b;Reyno and McGrath 2006).…”

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A Meta-analytic Review of Components Associated with Parent Training Program Effectiveness

Kaminski

Valle

Filene

et al. 2008

J Abnorm Child Psychol

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This component analysis used meta-analytic techniques to synthesize the results of 77 published evaluations of parent training programs (i.e., programs that included the active acquisition of parenting skills) to enhance behavior and adjustment in children aged 0-7. Characteristics of program content and delivery method were used to predict effect sizes on measures of parenting behaviors and children's externalizing behavior. After controlling for differences attributable to research design, program components consistently associated with larger effects included increasing positive parent-child interactions and emotional communication skills, teaching parents to use time out and the importance of parenting consistency, and requiring parents to practice new skills with their children during parent training sessions. Program components consistently associated with smaller effects included teaching parents problem solving; teaching parents to promote children's cognitive, academic, or social skills; and providing other, additional services. The results have implications for selection and strengthening of existing parent training programs.

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A Meta-analytic Review of Components Associated with Parent Training Program Effectiveness

Kaminski

Valle

Filene

et al. 2008

J Abnorm Child Psychol

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“…In a meta-analysis of 26 studies, Cedar and Levant (1990) found an overall effect size of .33 attributed to Gordon's program on parents' knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported behavior and on children's self-esteem. In another study in which Phelan's (1996) 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 was used to teach parents how to use "time out" with their children, it was found that parents who learned 1-2-3 Magic (book and video) felt greater competence in disciplining their children than parents who did not (Salehpour, 1996).…”

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Self‐administered psychosocial treatments for children and families

Elgar

McGrath

2003

J Clin Psychol

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Self-administered psychosocial treatments for child health problems have the potential to circumvent barriers to traditional models of care. They are convenient and inexpensive to families and, for some types of problems, may be as effective as therapist-based care. In a review of past research on child- and parent-facilitated self-administered treatments, it was found that a stronger evidence base exists in support of some formats (manual- and multimedia-based treatments) than for others (inspirational literature and support groups). The practical, ethical, and legal issues associated with self-administered treatments are discussed as well as avenues for future research. How psychologists and health care systems respond to the opportunities associated with self-administered treatments for children will likely affect the face of the profession and the health of children in the future.

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“…Parenting programs which focus on strategies to encourage appropriate behaviour, without providing tools for managing difficult behaviour generally show limited effects on children's behaviour (Cedar and Levant 1990), and the use of positive attention alone in the absence of back-up consequences is less effective (Jones et al 1992;Olson and Roberts 1987;Roberts et al 1981;Yeager and McLaughlin 1994).…”

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Parental Use of Time Out Revisited: A Useful or Harmful Parenting Strategy?

Morawska

Sanders

2010

J Child Fam Stud

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Time out has been widely advocated as an effective parental discipline practice to reduce disruptive and oppositional child behaviour in young children. Despite evidence showing that the procedure is effective when used as part of a comprehensive positive parenting strategy it has not been uniformly accepted and critics have questioned its effectiveness and potentially adverse effects on the parent-child relationship. This paper examines the controversy surrounding the use of time out, discusses the criticisms levelled against it, and concludes that its judicious use in parent training programs is justified and is of benefit to many children with conduct problems. Factors that influence the effectiveness of time out and some contraindications are also discussed.

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A meta-analysis of the effects of parent effectiveness training

Cited by 86 publications

References 12 publications

A Meta-analytic Review of Components Associated with Parent Training Program Effectiveness

A Meta-analytic Review of Components Associated with Parent Training Program Effectiveness

Self‐administered psychosocial treatments for children and families

Parental Use of Time Out Revisited: A Useful or Harmful Parenting Strategy?

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