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  • Child Psychology
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Family Interventions

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  • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a recognized intervention for reducing externalizing behaviors in children.
  • Modifications to PCIT are common, but their impact on treatment effectiveness remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and meta-analyze the effects of PCIT on child externalizing behaviors.
  • To examine how modifications, study design, and bias influence PCIT's effectiveness.

Main Methods:

  • Searched major academic databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, ERIC, etc.) for relevant studies.
  • Included randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental trials in the meta-analysis.
  • Analyzed outcomes including child behavior, parent stress, and parent-child interactions.

Main Results:

  • PCIT significantly reduced child externalizing behaviors (SMD: -0.87) compared to controls.
  • PCIT requiring skill mastery demonstrated superior reductions in externalizing behaviors (SMD: -1.09) versus non-mastery (SMD: -0.51).
  • PCIT also decreased parent stress and improved child compliance.

Conclusions:

  • PCIT demonstrates robust positive outcomes in parent-reported and observed measures.
  • PCIT appears effective across various settings and populations, even with modifications.