Empowering Latino families: Effects of a culturally responsive intervention for low‐income immigrant Latino parents on children's behaviors and parental stress

Abstract

This randomized, controlled study examined the effectiveness of Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) in school settings with 48 low-income Latino immigrant parents whose children were identiÞed with behavioral concerns. Results from a 2 (group) × 2 (measures) split plot analysis of variance indicated that parents who participated in 11 weeks of CPRT reported statistically signiÞcant decreases (p < .001) in child behavior problems and parent -child relationship stress. Large treatment effects were demonstrated for all dependent variables. Clinical signiÞcance of Þndings and cultural considerations are discussed. C 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Causes of academic and behavioral difficulties among Japanese-Brazilian students: cognitive, linguistic and parental education factors

“…It is known that the socioeconomic status of immigrant families has a great impact on children's difficulties (Duncan et al 1994;Bradley and Corwyn 2002). CLD students in low-income families are reported to exhibit learning and behavioral problems more frequently (Ceballos and Bratton 2010). Parents' educational background and involvement in child rearing also have an impact on the children's academic achievement and behavioral problems (Bradley et al 2001;Suárez-Orozco et al 2009;Villiger et al 2014).…”

“…Reports on Japanese-Brazilian populations in Japan note that many fathers are engaged in heavy manual labor and have relatively low levels of education (Liu et al 2014) suggesting it may be difficult for them to be actively involved with their children's education. Research has found that parents' stressors are associated with poverty, and there is an emphasis on the importance of support and intervention for families (Ceballos and Bratton 2010;Sung 2014), which may play an important role in providing students with psychological stability and in improving their behavior.…”

“…As reported in other countries, many CLD students have learning and behavioral difficulties (Ceballos and Bratton 2010;Dunn 1968;Pierce et al 2013;Sullivan 2011). Researchers have argued that the problems faced by these students are complex, making assessment of underlying causes a challenge.…”

Efficacy of child parent relationship therapy for caregivers of children with attachment problems.

“…Ceballos and Bratton (2010) found significant decreases in child behavior problems for 48 children of Latino immigrants using CPRT referred in the school setting. Kale and Landreth (1999) found changes in parental acceptance and parental stress, but no significant difference in behavior for children with learning difficulties.…”

“…Differences in effect sizes for the current study may be accounted for by the difficulty in treating children with attachment disorders, the attrition rates, and conducting research in a CMHC. Ceballos and Bratton (2010) found CPRT resulted in significant decreases in child behavior problems for 48 Latino immigrant children; however, this intervention was directed at teachers in the school setting. Garza (2005) did not incorporate caregivers in the intervention, but found a decrease in externalizing behaviors.…”