Title
Treatment Response in Families of Children with Externalizing Disorders: A Family Functioning Model
Publication Date
2010-01-01
Availability
Open access
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Psychology (Arts and Sciences)
Date of Defense
2010-02-16
First Committee Member
Kristin Lindahl
Second Committee Member
Craig Marker
Third Committee Member
Jill Ehrenreich May
Fourth Committee Member
Neena Malik
Abstract
This study evaluated the efficacy of a parent training and a family-based intervention targeting externalizing behavior in school-age boys. This study examined the impact of psychosocial treatments on family functioning, and investigates dimensions of family functioning as mechanisms of therapeutic change. A predominately Hispanic sample of 46 families were recruited as part of a larger research project. Study participants ranged in age from 7 to 12 years and exhibited significant behavioral difficulties related to either ADHD or oppositionality and defiance. Measures used to assess changes in child behavior and family functioning included the Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory, the Family Interaction Scale, and the System for Coding Interactions and Family Functioning. Clinically relevant and statistically significant improvement in child behavior problems and dimensions of family functioning were found at post-treatment. These findings are clinically important as they identify parent training and family therapy as efficacious in treatment both child behavior problems and family functioning.
Keywords
Treatment; Externalizing Behavior; Family Cohesion; Family Conflict
Recommended Citation
Bregman, Hallie Robyn, "Treatment Response in Families of Children with Externalizing Disorders: A Family Functioning Model" (2010). Open Access Theses. 391.
https://scholarlyrepository.miami.edu/oa_theses/391