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The Contribution of the Dyadic Parent-Child Interaction Coding System (DPICS) Warm-Up Segments in Assessing Parent-Child Interactions

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Pages 248-263 | Received 20 Dec 2009, Accepted 08 May 2010, Published online: 03 Aug 2011
 

Abstract

This study evaluated the inclusion of uncoded segments in the Dyadic Parent-Child Interaction Coding System, an analogue observation of parent-child interactions. The relationships between warm-up and coded segments were assessed, as well as the segments’ associations with parent ratings of parent and child behaviors. Sixty-nine non-referred parent-child dyads engaged in the observation. Parents completed measures about their parenting and children's behaviors. Significant differences were observed between the first situation's warm-up and coded segments, whereas minimal differences were found for the second situation. Findings suggest that the second warm-up segment may not be necessary for optimal assessment of parent-child interactions.

Acknowledgments

The authors would like to thank Pamela Dolbear for her time and effort in coding all of the DPICS observations.

Notes

Note. N = 69.

CLP Warm-Up = Dyadic Parent-Child Interaction Coding System (DPICS) Child Led Play Warm-Up Segment; CLP Standard Coded = DPICS Child Led Play Standard Coded Segment.

*p < .05. **p < .01. ***p < .001.

Note. N = 69.

CLP Warm-Up = Dyadic Parent-Child Interaction Coding System (DPICS) Child Led Play Warm-Up Segment; CLP Standard Coded = DPICS Child Led Play Standard Coded Segment.

*p < .05. **p < .01. ***p < .001.

Note. N = 68.

PLP Warm-Up = Dyadic Parent-Child Interaction Coding System (DPICS) Parent Led Play Warm-Up Segment; PLP Standard Coded = DPICS Parent Led Play Standard Coded Segment.

*p < .05. **p < .01. ***p < .001.

Note. N = 68.

PLP Warm-Up = Dyadic Parent-Child Interaction Coding System (DPICS) Parent Led Play Warm-Up Segment; PLP Standard Coded = DPICS Parent Led Play Standard Coded Segment.

*p < .05. **p < .01. ***p < .001.

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Notes on contributors

Jenelle R. Shanley

Dr. Jenelle R. Shanley is now at Georgia State University.

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