A Honeymoon Effect in Child Psychiatric Hospitalization: A Research Note

Abstract

This study assessed the changes in the intensity of behavior problems over the course of 12-week hospitalization in 28 children hospitalized on a child psychiatry inpatient service. The results indicated that the symptoms of uncontrolled aggression, misbehavior and excessive dependency were more vivid 60 days post-admission than they had been after 14 days of hospitalization. The results provide some empirical support for the 'honeymoon' effect.

The Relationship Between Employee Job Change and Job Satisfaction: The Honeymoon-Hangover Effect.

“…Thus, as individuals make sense of the organizational context and their role, we would expect a settling or normalization of affective reactions. Finally, the proposed pattern is akin to prior research showing significant initial gains in performance and behavioral outcomes that taper off over time (e.g., Helmreich, Sawin, & Carsrud, 1986;LaBarbera & Dozier, 1985;Lawler & Mohrman, 1987). We, therefore, hypothesized Hypothesis 3: The honeymoon effect will be followed by a decline in job satisfaction, which we term the hangover effect.…”

Short- and Long-Term Effects of Parent Training for Preschool Children With or at Risk of ADHD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

“…The stable parent-reported outcomes from post-intervention to follow-up may indicate that results are not just temporary “honey-moon effects” (LaBarbera & Dozier, 1985) due to immediate satisfaction with treatment or gratitude to therapists. Furthermore, the sustained efficacy after termination of the intervention may point to an advantage of PT over for instance medication.…”

Early Identification of Seclusion and Restraint Patterns During Adolescents' Course of Residential Treatment

“…Perhaps, the first month serves as a "honeymoon" period when youth are adjusting to their new surroundings and they may be putting forth greater effort to manage their behavior. Two studies of youth's behavior problems during short-term psychiatric hospitalization provided some support for a "honeymoon" effect (Blader, Abikoff, Foley, & Koplewicz, 1994;LaBarbera & Dozier, 1985). In addition, staff may be especially attentive or slightly more lenient with newly Downloaded by [Florida International University] at 05:23 20 December 2014 admitted youth as they learn the rules of the milieu during the initial month in residence.…”