Stephen R. Zubrick, Tracy Evans-Whipp, Craig A. Olsson
{"title":"Population Approaches to Promoting Relational Health From Early Life","authors":"Stephen R. Zubrick, Tracy Evans-Whipp, Craig A. Olsson","doi":"10.1007/s10567-026-00566-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10567-026-00566-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51399,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review","volume":"96 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147462159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Video-Feedback Interventions Focusing on the Mother–Child Relationship: A Systematic Review of Program Characteristics, Evidence, and Outcomes in Early Childhood","authors":"Francesca Favieri, Lucia Lombardi, Cristina Mazza, Alessandra Babore, Cristina Riva Crugnola, Renata Tambelli","doi":"10.1007/s10567-026-00559-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10567-026-00559-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51399,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147461810","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Boredom-ADHD Nexus: A Narrative and Meta-Analytic Review of the Evidence.","authors":"Peter Muris,Henry Otgaar,Franc Donkers","doi":"10.1007/s10567-026-00563-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10567-026-00563-9","url":null,"abstract":"This paper examines the intersection of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and boredom. We begin with a short overview of ADHD, describing its core symptoms, cognitive features, and biological underpinnings, followed by discussion of boredom as a psychological construct, with an emphasis on individual differences in boredom propensity. Next, we review existing empirical studies and present new meta-analytic findings concerning the link between ADHD and boredom. Across 18 mostly correlational studies (total N = 22,365), an overall effect of r = 0.40 (95% CI: 0.35-0.46) was observed, indicating a statistically significant positive association between boredom and ADHD. Building on these findings, we propose an integrated theoretical framework explaining why individuals with ADHD may be particularly susceptible to boredom and how this susceptibility may affect motivation, emotion regulation, and goal-directed behavior. Finally, we discuss clinical implications and describe key directions for future research. The current work highlights boredom as a central, rather than peripheral, experience in ADHD, with important implications for theory building, assessment practices, and intervention.","PeriodicalId":51399,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review","volume":"15 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147393965","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lizél-Antoinette Bertie,Andrew Mackinnon,Emma A McDermott,Maddison O'Gradey-Lee,Katarina Kikas,Mark Tomlinson,Jennifer L Hudson
{"title":"Moving Beyond Moderation to Identify Differential Treatment Effects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Childhood Anxiety: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Lizél-Antoinette Bertie,Andrew Mackinnon,Emma A McDermott,Maddison O'Gradey-Lee,Katarina Kikas,Mark Tomlinson,Jennifer L Hudson","doi":"10.1007/s10567-026-00564-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10567-026-00564-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51399,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review","volume":"15 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147359296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mari Takashima, Harriet Robertson, Karin Plummer, Catherine Kotzur, Adel Wesley, Alexandra Donaldson, Henrik Hjelmgren, Anna Stålberg, Lisa Burgess, Alexander J Friedman, Laurel Mimmo, Jade Choi, Natalie Barker, Sherelyn Gooley, Nicki Walsh, Vanessa E Cobham, Amanda Ullman
{"title":"Procedural Support for Neurodivergent Children During Medical Procedures: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Mari Takashima, Harriet Robertson, Karin Plummer, Catherine Kotzur, Adel Wesley, Alexandra Donaldson, Henrik Hjelmgren, Anna Stålberg, Lisa Burgess, Alexander J Friedman, Laurel Mimmo, Jade Choi, Natalie Barker, Sherelyn Gooley, Nicki Walsh, Vanessa E Cobham, Amanda Ullman","doi":"10.1007/s10567-026-00562-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10567-026-00562-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Neurodivergent children face unique challenges during medical procedures due to distinct sensory processing patterns and communication difficulties. Evidence-based interventions for procedural pain/distress may inadequately address their specific needs, leading to undertreated distress and negative healthcare experiences.Following Joanna Briggs Institute methodology, we conducted comprehensive searches across six databases on January 10, 2025, for studies published 2014-2025 focusing on neurodivergent children (0-21 years) undergoing medical procedures. Two independent reviewers screened studies and extracted data, with results presented as a narrative synthesis with evidence mapping.From 14,393 initial records, 144 studies met the inclusion criteria. Most studies (n = 121, 84.0%) focused on autism spectrum disorder, with limited representation of other neurodivergent diagnoses. Hospital outpatient settings (n = 93, 64.6%) and dental specialty (n = 50, 34.7%) were most commonly studied. The most frequently used support strategies were visit preparation and support (n = 61, 42.4%), pharmacological agents (n = 48, 33.3%), and patient care plans/pathways (n = 43, 29.9%). Few studies used validated pain and distress assessment tools, with only 4.2% (n = 6) reporting child-reported pain measures. While 74.3% (n = 107) of studies reported distress outcomes, these were primarily observational rather than validated measures.Findings highlight significant gaps in procedural support strategies for neurodivergent children, particularly for conditions beyond autism. There is a critical need for research using validated pain and distress measures, especially those capturing the child's perspective. Future studies should prioritise diverse neurodivergent populations, incorporate structured assessment tools, and evaluate tailored interventions across wider clinical settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":51399,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"167-181"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12979319/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147286166","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kajung Hong, Rubi Alvarez-Rodriguez, Miguel T Villodas
{"title":"Effectiveness of Attachment-Based Interventions for Maltreated Children's Well-Being: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Kajung Hong, Rubi Alvarez-Rodriguez, Miguel T Villodas","doi":"10.1007/s10567-026-00556-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10567-026-00556-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Many parenting interventions have been developed and implemented to mitigate the adverse effects of child maltreatment on children’s well-being. Intervention approaches rooted in attachment theory have the potential to improve the psychosocial and health outcomes of maltreated children by addressing parenting behaviors and caregiver–child relationships. However, few review studies have focused on assessing the impact of attachment-based parenting interventions on maltreated children’s psychosocial outcomes. The current systematic review synthesized findings from 30 attachment-based intervention studies (N = 1,423) that examined maltreated children’s emotional, behavioral, physiological, cognitive, and health outcomes post-interventions. The overall effectiveness varied across interventions, with many studies constrained by small sample sizes and reporting nonsignificant findings. Notably, short-term, attachment-based interventions using in-the-moment coaching tailored to families’ needs and administered by experienced providers tended to result in improved child outcomes. We conclude with suggestions for future directions in attachment-based intervention research.</p>","PeriodicalId":51399,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"128-151"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12979287/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146114979","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Early Predictors of the Childhood Dysregulation Profile: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Elzbieta Vitkauskaite, Ayten Bilgin","doi":"10.1007/s10567-026-00557-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10567-026-00557-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Childhood dysregulation profile (DP) involves difficulties in regulating emotions, behaviour and cognitions, and is associated with adverse long-term outcomes, yet its early life predictors are less well understood. This systematic review examined peer-reviewed studies published in English up to December 2024, identifying 12 eligible articles. Findings revealed that family-related factors such as parental mental health symptoms, lower education, prenatal substance use, and higher social adversity were associated with increased childhood DP symptoms, whereas evidence on parenting behaviours and home environment was inconclusive. Among child-related predictors, boys, children with difficult temperaments, and those with early regulatory problems (i.e., excessive crying, sleeping or feeding problems) were more likely to show childhood DP symptoms. On the other hand, the impacts of low birth weight, and gestational age were inconclusive. Research on the influence of language, cognitive skills and early social development remains limited. Further prospective longitudinal studies are needed to strengthen the evidence base.</p>","PeriodicalId":51399,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"152-166"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12979413/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146132669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhikai Qin, Jiajun Lan, Haoran He, Jun Yin, Junsheng Wang
{"title":"Dose-Response Meta-analysis of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Parental Stress in Parents of Children with Special Needs.","authors":"Zhikai Qin, Jiajun Lan, Haoran He, Jun Yin, Junsheng Wang","doi":"10.1007/s10567-025-00552-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10567-025-00552-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To assess how cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) influences stress levels in parents of children with special needs, while also exploring the relationship between therapy intensity and possible influencing factors. We followed PRISMA guidelines and searched PubMed, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and the Cochrane Library through June 15, 2025, for randomized controlled trials. We defined PICOS explicitly as Population (parents of children with special needs), Intervention (CBT), Comparator (any control condition), Outcomes (parental stress measured by validated scales), and Study design (randomized controlled trials). Continuous outcomes were pooled as standardized mean differences (SMDs; differences in parental stress scores between the intervention and control groups). A three-level random-effects meta-analytic model was fitted to account for dependent effect sizes; heterogeneity was assessed with I<sup>2</sup> and the Q test. Sensitivity analyses and publication-bias assessments were performed. Subgroup and dose-response analyses were conducted to explore moderators. Sixteen trials met inclusion criteria; after exclusion of two outliers, 14 trials (n = 1007) were included in the primary analysis. There was substantial heterogeneity (I<sup>2</sup> = 92.3%). Pooled results indicated that CBT significantly reduced parental stress (SMD = - 0.57; 95% CI - 1.00 to - 0.14; p = 0.0095). Interventions with moderate session duration (≈ 90 min) delivered once weekly over several weeks (total ≈ 11-12 weeks) were associated with larger pooled effects in our subgroup analyses. Larger effect estimates were also observed when stress was measured with the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS), when control groups received no active intervention, and among parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs). Trials with predominantly mothers (> 90%) showed significant pooled effects within that subgroup. Dose-response analyses suggested diminishing returns when session frequency exceeded twice weekly; a total intervention time of approximately 14.42-17.42 h was associated with the most significant average reductions in stress. CBT was associated with a moderate pooled reduction in parental stress across included trials. The intervention protocol most strongly associated with larger average effects in our dataset was \"≈ 90 min per session × once weekly × 11-12 weeks\"; however, this should not be interpreted as a universally optimal protocol given the high between-study heterogeneity and uncertainty in some subgroup estimates. Future RCTs with larger samples, more consistent outcome measurement, prespecified dose-finding designs, and long-term follow-up are warranted to refine CBT dosage thresholds and to validate generalizability across different cultures and disability types.</p>","PeriodicalId":51399,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"90-104"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145656223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Katherine M Ryan, Melanie J Zimmer-Gembeck, Tanya Hawes, Taylor Kovacs, Nicola Leahy
{"title":"Intrusive Parenting and Adolescent Internalizing and Externalizing Symptoms: Three-level Meta-analytic Reviews Considering Parenting Concepts and Methodology.","authors":"Katherine M Ryan, Melanie J Zimmer-Gembeck, Tanya Hawes, Taylor Kovacs, Nicola Leahy","doi":"10.1007/s10567-025-00555-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10567-025-00555-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Multilevel random effects meta-analyses were performed to produce a summary effect size from 231 studies (2000 to 2025) that contributed 482 effect estimates for intrusive parenting and youth's (age 13-25) internalizing (N = 152,280) and 232 effect estimates for intrusive parenting and externalizing symptoms (N = 85,711). Intrusive parenting subtype (psychological control, overprotective, helicopter, autonomy support-reversed), youth symptom subtype, parent gender, respondent, child age, and study region were examined as moderators. Intrusive parenting was associated with higher symptoms, with a pooled effect size of r = 0.24 for parenting-internalizing and r = 0.22 for parenting-externalizing. I<sup>2</sup> values indicated that a large proportion of variation in the effects across studies was not explained by chance (internalizing I<sup>2</sup> = 89.3%; externalizing I<sup>2</sup> = 91.8%). Subtypes of intrusive parenting, parent gender, and respondent moderated the parenting-internalizing effect size, accounting for a small portion of this heterogeneity; studies of psychological control produced a stronger effect than studies of helicopter parenting and autonomy support-reverse. Parent gender revealed a smaller effect for fathers than mixed gender (mothers in-between), and there was a larger effect for studies using child report than multiple reporters. For the parenting-externalizing relationship, studies of delinquency and antisocial behavior produced smaller effects than aggression and externalizing, and the parenting-externalizing association was weaker among youth aged 19 + and stronger for child report. Region of the world was not a significant moderator. Even after considering all moderators, large proportions of effect size heterogeneity were not accounted for by chance. When working with parents and youth, intrusive parenting should be considered as one partial indicator of elevated symptoms among youth.</p>","PeriodicalId":51399,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"105-127"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12979328/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145936052","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ruby-Jane Barry, Michelle M Neumann, Bonnie A Clough, Allison M Waters
{"title":"The Use of Social Robots in Primary School to Support Children's Academic and Social Emotional Learning: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Ruby-Jane Barry, Michelle M Neumann, Bonnie A Clough, Allison M Waters","doi":"10.1007/s10567-025-00551-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10567-025-00551-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The integration of social robots in primary school classrooms has been shown to support learning across various academic areas, yet their role in supporting social and emotional learning (SEL) remains underexplored. This scoping review examines the nature of research using social robots in classroom-based learning, with a focus on their application in supporting children's academic, social, and emotional development. Guided by the PRISMA-ScR, seven databases were searched and identified 30 peer-reviewed studies. Most studies focused on academic curriculum-based learning areas, such as second language learning and mathematics. They also explored how factors such as robot gestures, group size, child characteristics, and session frequency shaped learning outcomes. While no studies directly examined SEL outcomes, some indirectly referenced competencies such as social awareness and relationship skills, often inferred through children's interactions with robots. Notably, only one study targeted a SEL-related outcome, using a social robot to support learning about healthy foods and exercise, highlighting the potential to support self-management and responsible decision-making. This review underscores the potential of social robots to enhance primary education, while also calling for more methodologically robust research, particularly in SEL.</p>","PeriodicalId":51399,"journal":{"name":"Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"73-89"},"PeriodicalIF":7.9,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145565495","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}