We systematically reviewed the evidence for the efficacy and effectiveness of brief parenting
interventions, defined as< 8 sessions in duration, in reducing child externalizing behaviors …

Recent studies suggest that the reported effect sizes of prevention and intervention trials in
criminology are considerably larger when program developers are involved in a study than …

Behavior Modification: What It Is and How to Do It is a comprehensive, practical presentation
of the principles of behavior modification and guidelines for their application. Appropriate for …

An internal locus of control contributes to positive youth outcomes such as a general well-
being and academic success, while also serving as a protective factor against exposure to …

A CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title 2014! Why do parents hit those they love? What
effect does it have on children? What can be done to end this pattern? These are some of …

To determine the efficacy of intervention programs for young children (4–9 years) with
emerging mental health needs, we conducted a review of meta-analytic and systematic …

Infants born very preterm are at risk of developmental and behavioural problems and their
parents are at risk of psychological distress and compromised parenting. This study has two …

The aim of the current study was to analyse in two age cohorts the presence of mediation
effects of parenting practices (ie, parental knowledge, parental support, parent-adolescent …

This article provides an overview of parent management training (PMT) for preschool-age
children with aggressive and oppositional behaviors. Assessment strategies and basic …

Objectives We aimed to explore profiles of mothers with respect to two key risk factors, SES
and parenting stress, and then examine the role of maternal perceived social support and …