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The Effectiveness of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Children: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Abstract
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) has emerged as a leading intervention for addressing disruptive behavior disorders in children, focusing on improving parent-child interactions and reducing negative behaviors. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluates the efficacy of PCIT in reducing disruptive behavior symptoms and improving parent-child relationships. Through a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs assessing the effectiveness of PCIT compared to control conditions (e.g., waitlist, treatment as usual) in targeting disruptive behaviors, including aggression, defiance, and conduct problems. Additionally, it examines potential moderators of treatment outcomes, such as treatment format (individual vs. group), therapist involvement, parent training intensity, and participant characteristics (e.g., age, comorbidities), to better understand the factors influencing the effectiveness of PCIT for disruptive behavior disorders in children.
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