Group parent training versus individual family therapy: an outcome study.
A sample of 15 families referred for child behavior problems were randomly assigned to a group condition (parent training plus group behavior therapy, n = 7), and an individual condition (individual family behavior therapy, n = 8). These children manifested primarily home problems of non-compliance, tantrums and fighting behaviors. Results showed the group condition was more efficient in terms of therapist time and number of subject-families achieving an experimental criterion for behavior change. The group condition scored significantly higher than the individual condition on a post-test measuring knowledge of behavioral principles as applied to children. Most subjects, regardless of treatment condition, rated non-targeted behaviors as decreasing in frequency. Also, both groups were equally satisfied with therapy. Families were contacted 6 months following the conclusion of treatment.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005196:Family Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005793:Generalization, Psychological; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education*; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*