Treatment of behavior problems in preschoolers: a review of parent training programs.

Full Abstract

The literature for parent training interventions with conduct-problem preschool-aged children is reviewed. Although previous reviews have identified the preschool years as a critical point for intervention [J. Clin. Psychol. 21 (1992) 306; School Psychol. Rev. 22 (1993) 437], there still remains a paucity of well-designed outcome studies that have focused exclusively on preschoolers. Interventions that utilize parents as active sources of change remain predominant. The review reveals the need for further research to improve accessibility and delivery of interventions. Treatments that have undergone modification in their delivery format (e.g., use of telephone and videotape) were also identified and critically evaluated. Results of the review indicate that many studies are still accompanied by methodological limitations. Although promising interventions exist for young conduct-problem children, it is recommended that treatment effectiveness for preschoolers be evaluated more rigorously.

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Author information

Author/s: Nixon, Reginald D V (RD);

Affiliation: University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. r.nixon(-atsign-)unsw.edu.au

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Clinical psychology review (Clin Psychol Rev), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-May; vol 22 (issue 4) : pp 525-46

Dates: Created 2002/07/03; Completed 2002/12/24; Revised 2005/11/16;

PMID: 12094510, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

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Behavior Therapy
Child Behavior
Child, Preschool
Conduct Disorder - psychology; therapy
Health Education - methods

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