Effects of video hometraining on parental communication and a child's behavioral problems

Abstract

In this paper we examine whether Video Hometraining (VHT) enhanced the quality of parent-child interactions and reduces the amount of a child's behavioral problems. VHT is based on a short-term, home-centered, filmed video feedback of family interactions. We compared families that participated in a VHT program with families that did not. The quality of communication was assessed by observations, the amount of a child's behavioral problems with the Child Behavior Checklist (Achenbach, 1978). It appeared that VHT enhances the quality of parent-child interactions and reduces the number of the child's behavioral problems. We also discuss the role VHT may play in institutions for youth welfare.