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Behjat B, Semsar Yazdi S, demehri F. (2025). Comparing of the Effects of Parent-child Interaction Therapy and Childparent Relationship Therapy on Behavioral Problems and Family Functioning in Preschool Children. Journal of Childhood Health and Education. 6(3), 362-375. doi:10.32598/JECHE.6.3.294.1
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1- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Science and Arts university, Yazd, Iran.
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Background and Aim Behavioral problems in preschool children are common and can affect both child development and family functioning. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) and child-parent relationship therapy (CPRT) on behavioral problems and family functioning in preschool children.
Research Methods This is a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test/post-test design. Participants were mothers of 45 preschool children in Yazd, Iran, in 2023, selected via convenience sampling and randomly allocated to PCIT (n=15), CPRT (n=15), and control (n=15) groups. Data were collected using Epstein’s family assessment device (FAD), and Achenbach’s child behavior checklist (CBCL). Data were analyzed using the analysis of covariance in SPSS software, version 24.
Results CPRT (η²=0.59) was significantly more effective than PCIT (η²=0.53) in reducing children's externalizing behavioral problems (P<0.05). However, there was no statistically significant difference between the two therapies in their impact on internalizing behavioral problems or family functioning; both interventions improved these variables equally.
Conclusion Both PCIT and CPRT are effective for improving family functioning and reducing behavioral problems in preschoolers. However, CPRT is significantly more effective than PCIT in reducing their externalizing behaviors.
Research Methods This is a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test/post-test design. Participants were mothers of 45 preschool children in Yazd, Iran, in 2023, selected via convenience sampling and randomly allocated to PCIT (n=15), CPRT (n=15), and control (n=15) groups. Data were collected using Epstein’s family assessment device (FAD), and Achenbach’s child behavior checklist (CBCL). Data were analyzed using the analysis of covariance in SPSS software, version 24.
Results CPRT (η²=0.59) was significantly more effective than PCIT (η²=0.53) in reducing children's externalizing behavioral problems (P<0.05). However, there was no statistically significant difference between the two therapies in their impact on internalizing behavioral problems or family functioning; both interventions improved these variables equally.
Conclusion Both PCIT and CPRT are effective for improving family functioning and reducing behavioral problems in preschoolers. However, CPRT is significantly more effective than PCIT in reducing their externalizing behaviors.
Keywords: Parent-child interaction therapy, Child-parent relationship therapy, Behavioral problems, Family functioning
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Received: 2025/03/15 | Accepted: 2025/10/7 | Published: 2025/12/16
Received: 2025/03/15 | Accepted: 2025/10/7 | Published: 2025/12/16
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