Year: 2018
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidence-based treatment for child behavior problems. However, families living in rural areas may have limited access to this treatment. The present study outlines a collaboration between a university-based PCIT research group and community agencies providing services to parents to explore the use of a video to educate parents about labeled praise, a fundamental concept taught in PCIT. We developed a training video, conducted focus groups with young mothers, and evaluated the use of praise before and after viewing the video by a small group of parents seeking treatment at a rural mental health practice. Focus group participants found the video helpful and intended to increase their use of praise, and participants at the mental health practice significantly increased their use of labeled praise after viewing the video. Challenges faced during this collaboration offer lessons for other researchers seeking to build similar partnerships.
Authors: Richard J. Davis, Elizabeth Brestan‐Knight, Jennifer Gillis, Jamie Travis
Institutions: Auburn University, Binghamton University
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2895408022