Home-Based Parent-Child Therapy in Low-Income African American, Caucasian, and Latino Families: A Comparative Examination of Treatment Outcomes

Authors

Brittany L. Gresl, Marquette University
Robert A. Fox, Marquette UniversityFollow
Alicia Fleischmann, Marquette University

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

18 p.

Publication Date

2014

Publisher

Taylor & Francis (Routledge)

Source Publication

Child & Family Behavior Therapy

Source ISSN

0731-7107

Abstract

This study examined parent and child treatment outcomes for a home-based Parent-Child Therapy (PCT) program for 66 children from families living in poverty. African American, Caucasian, and Latino families were examined to determine if an evidence-based program would produce similar results across different ethnic groups. The results showed that caregivers across the three ethnic groups reported improved child challenging behavior, increased positive parent-child interactions, improved parental expectations, higher levels of nurturing, and less reliance on verbal and corporal punishment as a form of discipline. Practical implications for these results are discussed.

Comments

Accepted version. Child & Family Behavior Therapy, Vol. 36, No. 1 (2014): 33-50. DOI. © 2014 Taylor & Francis (Routledge). Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Gresl, Brittany L.; Fox, Robert A.; and Fleischmann, Alicia, "Home-Based Parent-Child Therapy in Low-Income African American, Caucasian, and Latino Families: A Comparative Examination of Treatment Outcomes" (2014). College of Education Faculty Research and Publications. 347.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/edu_fac/347