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Child Directed Interaction Training for young children in kinship care: A pilot study
Amanda M N'zi1, Monica L Stevens1, Sheila M Eyberg1
1Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida, United States.
Child Abuse & Neglect
|March 26, 2016
Summary
Child Directed Interaction Training (CDIT) shows promise for kinship caregivers. This program improved caregiver-child relationships, reduced parenting stress and depression, and decreased child behavior problems.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Family Studies
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Kinship care is crucial for children lacking parental care.
- Kinship caregivers often face unique stressors and challenges.
- Effective, accessible parent training programs are needed for this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of implementing Child Directed Interaction Training (CDIT) in a community setting for kinship caregivers.
- To explore the initial outcomes of an 8-session CDIT program on caregiver-child relationships and caregiver well-being.
- To evaluate the program's impact on child behavior problems and parenting practices.
Main Methods:
- A pilot randomized controlled trial design was employed.
- 14 grandmother/great-grandmother dyads were randomized to CDIT or a waitlist control.
- Training was delivered twice weekly at a community library with high fidelity.
Main Results:
- No attrition was observed in either group.
- CDIT caregivers showed improved relationships and reported reduced parenting stress and depression.
- Significant decreases in externalizing child behaviors and increased use of limit-setting were noted.
Conclusions:
- Child Directed Interaction Training (CDIT) is a feasible and promising intervention for kinship caregivers.
- The program demonstrates positive effects on caregiver-child interactions, parenting stress, and child behavior.
- Further research with larger randomized clinical trials is warranted.
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