The Effectiveness of Parent–Child Interaction Therapy in Korean Families: A Multilevel Meta-Analysis

IF 2.1 4区社会学 Q1 SOCIAL WORK

Research on Social Work Practice Pub Date : 2026-03-11 DOI:10.1177/10497315261422605

Rana Hong, Jeongok Lee, Sanghee Lee, Shweta Singh

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Abstract

Objectives Parent–child interaction therapy (PCIT) is an empirically supported treatment (EST) initially developed to help parents manage difficult behaviors in preschoolers aged 2–7 years. Given its proven effectiveness across diverse populations, this meta-analysis aims to evaluate its effectiveness for Koreans using studies from 1991 to 2022. Methods A total of 11 studies ( n = 201 children; 224 parents) met the criteria for this meta-analysis. Results A robust pooled effect size (μ = –0.31, 95% CI [–0.44, –0.17], p < .001) for PCIT across all study designs were found. Three-level random-effects meta-regressions further confirmed a significant pooled effect (μ = –0.81, 95% CI [–1.12, –0.50], p < .001), indicating that PCIT effects were consistently significant across studies. Subgroup analyses revealed significant reductions in externalizing behavior, parenting stress, and parent depression. Discussion and implications This study contributes to the growing body of evidence on the cultural applicability of PCIT to Korean families.

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亲子互动治疗在韩国家庭中的有效性：一项多水平元分析

亲子互动疗法（PCIT）是一种实证支持的治疗方法（EST），最初是为了帮助父母管理2-7岁学龄前儿童的困难行为而开发的。鉴于其在不同人群中的有效性，本荟萃分析旨在利用1991年至2022年的研究来评估其对韩国人的有效性。方法共有11项研究（n = 201名儿童，224名家长）符合本meta分析的标准。结果在所有的研究设计中，PCIT的合并效应值（μ = -0.31, 95% CI [-0.44, -0.17], p < 0.001）都很强。三水平随机效应meta回归进一步证实了显著的合并效应（μ = -0.81, 95% CI [-1.12, -0.50], p < .001），表明PCIT效应在各研究中一致显著。亚组分析显示，外化行为、父母压力和父母抑郁显著减少。本研究为越来越多的证据表明PCIT对韩国家庭的文化适用性做出了贡献。

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105

期刊介绍： Research on Social Work Practice, sponsored by the Society for Social Work and Research, is a disciplinary journal devoted to the publication of empirical research concerning the methods and outcomes of social work practice. Social work practice is broadly interpreted to refer to the application of intentionally designed social work intervention programs to problems of societal and/or interpersonal importance, including behavior analysis or psychotherapy involving individuals; case management; practice involving couples, families, and small groups; community practice education; and the development, implementation, and evaluation of social policies.