Child-Parent Relationship Therapy’s Effects on Stress Levels, Behavioral Concerns, and Parenting Efficacy in Military-Involved Families

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dc.contributor.advisorCoggins, Kimberly
dc.contributor.authorBentley, James
dc.contributor.otherDepartment of Psychological Science and Counseling
dc.date.accessioned2019-01-03T18:40:45Z
dc.date.available2019-01-03T18:40:45Z
dc.date.issued2018-12
dc.description.abstractMilitary involved families are subject to military deployment which can lead to numerous adverse effects throughout the family system. Such effects can include heightened household tension, increased chances of developing mental health disorders, child behavioral concerns, and difficulty with the returning member incorporating into the family dynamic. Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) is an intervention based on the principles of child-centered play therapy that works to improve the overall filial bonds between parent and child. A mixed method explanatory sequential design was utilized including pre-intervention and post-intervention assessments in addition to exploratory interviews. The research included two participants and their chosen child of focus. Quantitative results indicated no significant statistical differences in parent-child stress or child behavior concerns but are trending in a positive direction. Practical significance was determined with medium to large effect sizes on stress levels and behavioral concerns (d=0.35-2.59). Qualitative results indicated CPRT had an effect on the participant’s stress levels, child behavioral concerns, and parenting efficacy as well as overall improvements in the parent-child relationship. Results are discussed in terms of implications for interventions with military-involved families as well as future research recommendations.en_US
dc.identifier.otherOCLC 1080644402
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11989/6587
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherAustin Peay State Universityen_US
dc.subjectmilitary, military deployment, play therapyen_US
dc.subject.lcshSoldiers -- Family relationships
dc.subject.lcshPlay therapy
dc.subject.lcshFamilies of military personnel -- Counseling of
dc.subject.lcshChildren of military personnel -- Counseling of
dc.titleChild-Parent Relationship Therapy’s Effects on Stress Levels, Behavioral Concerns, and Parenting Efficacy in Military-Involved Familiesen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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