Optimal or Typical Performance? The Impact of Instructional Set on the Behavioral Assessment of Parent-Child Interactions

Niec, Larissa Nicole; Shanley, Jenelle R.; Barnett, Miya L.; Baker, Sarah E.; Solomon, David T.

doi:10.1080/07317107.2015.1035981

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“…The DPICS is often used as observation instrument to assess parenting and child behavior (e.g., Niec et al 2015 ). However, there is little correspondence between studies in which DPICS categories for parent and child behavior are used.…”

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In the Eye of the Beholder? Parent-Observer Discrepancies in Parenting and Child Disruptive Behavior Assessments

Moens

Weeland

Giessen

et al. 2018

J Abnorm Child Psychol

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This study examined parent-observer discrepancies in assessments of negative child behavior and negative parenting behavior to shed more light on correlates with these discrepancies. Specifically, we hypothesized that informant discrepancy between observers and parents on child behavior would be larger when parents reported high levels of negative parenting (and vice versa) because high levels of these behaviors might be indicators of negative perceiver bias or patterns of family dysfunctioning. Using restricted correlated trait–models, we analyzed cross-sectional observation (coded with the Dyadic Parent-Child Interaction Coding System) and survey data (Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory and Parenting Practices Interview) of 386 Dutch parent-child dyads with children aged 4–8 years (Mage = 6.21, SD = 1.33; 55.30% boys). Small associations between parent-reported and observed child and parenting behavior were found, indicating high discrepancy. In line with our hypothesis, this discrepancy was higher when parents self-reported more negative parenting or more negative child behavior. Parent-observer discrepancy on negative child behavior was also predicted by child gender. For boys parents reported higher levels of negative child behavior than were observed, but for girls parents reported lower levels of negative child behavior than were observed. These findings suggest that informant discrepancies between observers and parents might provide important information on underlying, problematic family functioning and may help to identify those families most in need of help.

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In the Eye of the Beholder? Parent-Observer Discrepancies in Parenting and Child Disruptive Behavior Assessments

Moens

Weeland

Giessen

et al. 2018

J Abnorm Child Psychol

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“…In addition, the DPICS has been found efficient for the screening of disruptive behavior disorders in children in a Norwegian sample (Bjørseth, McNeil, & Wichstrøm, 2015). Given the importance of reliable and valid behavioral observation of parent-child interactions in both the evaluation and the implementation of treatment, and given the prevalence of the use of DPICS in research and treatment (see, e.g., Borden et al, 2014;Niec, Shanley, Barnett, Baker, & Solomon, 2015;Thornberry & Brestan-Knight, 2011), further research with the DPICS in new populations is warranted.…”

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Psychometric Properties of the Dyadic Parent-Child Interaction Coding System in The Netherlands

Abrahamse

Niec

Solomon

et al. 2019

Child & Family Behavior Therapy

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The current study explored the psychometric properties of a parent-child interaction observation system, the Dyadic Parent-Child Interaction Coding System (DPICS) in the Netherlands. Participants included 31 Dutch mother-child dyads and 86 U.S. mother-child dyads for a community sample (2-7 years; 50% boys). Good one-week test-retest reliability was demonstrated among the Dutch sample. Similarities were found between Dutch and U.S. samples on most interaction codes, but mothers in the U.S. sample used more directive behaviors (e.g., commands) in some situations. Findings suggest that the DPICS is a reliable measure of mother-child interactions in the Dutch population. Cultural issues regarding the use of the DPICS are discussed.

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“…In addition, the DPICS has been found efficient for the screening of disruptive behavior disorders in children in a Norwegian sample (Bjørseth, McNeil, & Wichstrøm, 2015). Given the importance of reliable and valid behavioral observation of parent-child interactions in both the evaluation and the implementation of treatment, and given the prevalence of the use of DPICS in research and treatment (see e.g., Borden et al, 2014;Niec, Shanley, Barnett, Baker, & Solomon, 2015;Thornberry Jr. & Brestan-Knight, 2011), further research with the DPICS in new populations is warranted.…”

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Treating young children's disruptive behavior problems: dissemination of an evidence- based parent management training program in the Netherlands

Abrahamse¹

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High levels of young children’s disruptive behavior problems are persistent, highly prevalent, and a serious public health concern. If left untreated, these behaviors can lead to serious difficulties in broad areas of child and family functioning, and economically impact the wider society. Therefore, early intervention is necessary to protect these children and their parents from a negative developmental trajectory. Reviews of treatment outcome literature for young children with disruptive behavior problems find that interventions involving parents as the primary agent of change remain the most consistently supported. The focus of this thesis was on the theme of dissemination of an evidence-based parent management training program to the Netherlands, and in particular the implementation of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. The primary aim of this thesis was to study the effectiveness of PCIT in Dutch clinical practice and additionally other components related to dissemination and study of parent management training (PMT) programs were evaluated, including behavioral assessment techniques, treatment attrition, and therapists’ perspectives. The findings from the effectiveness studies on PCIT in this thesis show that PMT programs can be successfully transported to the Netherlands without the need for cultural adaptations and work well in real-world clinical practice. Findings on other implementation outcomes including the therapists’ perspectives on training and the treatment model, and good psychometric properties for the integral behavioral assessment techniques support this conclusion. In the general discussion recommendations are made for future research on long-term maintenance, effective elements, and treatment retention in order to understand how benefits of PMT programs for children, their families, and the greater society can be maximized.

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Optimal or Typical Performance? The Impact of Instructional Set on the Behavioral Assessment of Parent-Child Interactions

Cited by 4 publications

References 16 publications

In the Eye of the Beholder? Parent-Observer Discrepancies in Parenting and Child Disruptive Behavior Assessments

In the Eye of the Beholder? Parent-Observer Discrepancies in Parenting and Child Disruptive Behavior Assessments

Psychometric Properties of the Dyadic Parent-Child Interaction Coding System in The Netherlands

Treating young children's disruptive behavior problems: dissemination of an evidence- based parent management training program in the Netherlands

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