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Parents of 43 conduct- problem children, aged 3– 8 years, were randomly assigned to one of two treatments: an individually self- administered video-tape modeling treatment (IVM) and IVM treatment plus therapist consultation (IVMC). Randomization also included a waiting- list control group (CON). Compared with the control group, both treatment groups of mothers reported significantly fewer child behavior problems, reduced stress levels, and less use of spanking. Home visit data indicated that both treatment groups exhibited significant behavioral changes. There were relatively few differences between the two treatment conditions. However, the IVMC children were significantly less deviant than the IVM children, suggesting that the IVMC (with therapist consultation) treatment was superior to self- administered treatment with no therapist involvement. The added benefits of therapist involvement are discussed.
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This research was supported by NIH Institute of Nursing Grant 2 R0I NR01 075-05. Special appreciation goes to Christine Howard for her careful preparation of the manuscript and to Ada Spitzer for her qualitative analysis of the consultations.
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Webster-Stratton, C. Enhancing the effectiveness of self-administered videotape parent training for families with conduct-problem children. J Abnorm Child Psychol 18, 479–492 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00911103
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