Bachelor's degree or higher
64%
Van Zeijl, J., Mesman, J., Van IJzendoorn, M. H., Bakermans-Kranenburg, M. J., Juffer, F., Stolk, M. N., . . . Alink, L. R. (2006). Attachment-based intervention for enhancing sensitive discipline in mothers of 1-to 3-year-old children at risk for externalizing behavior problems: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 74(6), 994–1005.
Peer Reviewed
Study design characteristics contributing to rating
| Design | Attrition | Baseline equivalence | Confounding factors? | Valid, reliable measures? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randomized controlled trial | Low |
Not assessed for randomized controlled trials with low attrition |
No |
Yes, details reported below for findings on valid, reliable outcomes that otherwise rate at least moderate |
Notes from the review of this manuscript
Models examining maternal discipline controlled for the baseline measure of the outcome. HomVEE did not review several analyses that tested overall impacts on multiple outcomes simultaneously. HomVEE does not have standards to rate overall effects that combine multiple outcomes; therefore, findings from these analyses are ineligible for review.
Positive Parenting Practices
| Outcome Measure | Timing of Follow-Up | Rating | Direction of Effect | Effect Size (Absolute Value) | Stastical Significance | Sample Size | Sample Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal Attitudes Towards Sensitive Discipline | 1 year after enrollment | High | 0.28 | Statistically significant, p | 237 mothers | VIPP-SD vs. comparison, Netherlands 2001-2003, full sample | |
| Maternal Attitudes Towards Sensitivity | 1 year after enrollment | High | 0.58 | Statistically significant, p | 237 mothers | VIPP-SD vs. comparison, Netherlands 2001-2003, full sample | |
| Maternal Discipline: Positive Discipline | 1 year after enrollment | High | 0.36 | Statistically significant, p | 237 mothers | VIPP-SD vs. comparison, Netherlands 2001-2003, full sample |
This study included participants from the following locations:
- State not reported or international
International Locations
International (other)
Study Participants
The study recruited families in the western region of the Netherlands from community records to obtain a sample of 1-, 2-, and 3-year-old children. To be eligible, children had to have traditional Dutch first and last names, live with two parents, and not be a twin. In addition, neither the child nor mother could have any serious medical conditions. Because this was a targeted intervention, it selected only children with scores above the 75th percentile on the Child Behavior Checklist Externalizing Problems scale. The study randomly assigned intervention and comparison groups. It included 237 mother–child dyads, 117 in the Video-feedback Intervention to Promote Positive Parenting Adapted-Sensitive Discipline (VIPP-SD) group and 120 in the comparison group. Children were, on average, 2 years old at baseline. For 64 percent of families, one or both parents had a bachelor’s or master’s degree. The study did not report further information about the race and ethnicity of the sample, though the sample sought to be culturally homogeneous by selecting children with Dutch first and last names.
Setting
The study took place in the western region of the Netherlands.
Intervention condition
Note: Navigate to the model page for more information about the home visiting model. See the source manuscript for more information about how the model was implemented in this study.
Comparison Conditions
Mothers assigned to the comparison condition received six phone calls that consisted of a semi-structured interview that encouraged the mother to talk about their child’s development. Mothers did not receive any advice or information about child development.
Subgroups examined
• High level of marital discord • High level of daily hassles
Funding Sources
The Netherlands Organization for Health Research and Development Award Number 2200.0097 supported this research.