An Examination of the 4 Rs 2 Ss for Problem Behaviors: A Preventive Approach

Mary Acri; Idan Falek; Emily Hamovitch; Geetha Gopalan; Lindsay Bornheimer; Mary McKay

doi:10.1177/10443894221133419

An Examination of the 4 Rs 2 Ss for Problem Behaviors: A Preventive Approach

Mary Acri, Idan Falek, Emily Hamovitch, Geetha Gopalan, Lindsay Bornheimer, Mary McKay

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Early treatment of behavioral problems can prevent their progression into intractable disorders. This study examined the impact of a multiple family group (MFG) intervention for children with behavior symptoms and their families. Fifty-four (n = 54) caregiver/child dyads with sub-clinical levels of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) participated in a 16-week MFG. Child, caregiver, and family outcomes were assessed at baseline, post-treatment, and at 6 months follow-up. Significant decreases in impairment with parents, family members, and peers, and improvements in child self-esteem were found from baseline to follow-up. Caregiver stress increased; no significant changes in depression or perceived social support were found over time. The effectiveness of MFG as a preventive approach and areas of future research are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	154-166
Number of pages	13
Journal	Families in Society
Volume	104
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/10443894221133419
State	Published - Jun 2023
Externally published	Yes

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behavior problems
multiple family group intervention
prevention programs

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