PTSD as a Moderator of a Parenting Intervention for Military Families

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Summary

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be a concern for Service members and their families. This study considered the impact of PTSD on the effectiveness of a 14-week parenting intervention for Service members and their spouses. Parenting behaviors measured included problem-solving, encouragement, monitoring, positive involvement, and harsh discipline. Findings indicate that the parenting intervention was more effective for some parents than others.

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Chesmore, A. A., Piehler, T. F., Gewirtz, A. H. (2017). PTSD as a Moderator of a Parenting Intervention for Military Families. Journal of Family Psychology, doi:10.1037/fam0000366