Exploring parents' perceptions of externalizing and internalizing behaviors and their choice of therapy / by Rachel Williams.
| Author/creator | Williams, Rachel author. |
| Other author | Brimhall, Andrew, degree supervisor. |
| Other author | East Carolina University. Department of Human Development and Family Science. |
| Format | Theses and dissertations |
| Publication | [Greenville, N.C.] : [East Carolina University], 2017. |
| Description | 80 pages |
| Supplemental Content | Access via ScholarShip |
| Subjects |
| Summary | Mental health problems in children, such as the prevalence of externalizing and internalizing behaviors are a growing crisis in the United States. The economic shift in recent years has resulted in many parents working increased hours and spending less time as a family, which often results in increased problematic behaviors. In response to the relationship discord and behavior problems in children, filial play therapy is recommended as an effective treatment option. Although filial play therapy is a supported treatment, societal views on play are examined, revealing that many parents disregard the importance of play for a preferred focus on academic achievement. This article reflects parent's concern of externalizing and internalizing behaviors in boys and girls based on a provided behavioral vignette. Parents' recommended therapeutic treatment based on level of concern is also explored. Suggestions are provided as to how systemic change might be implemented within these families through parent and child participation in filial play therapy, specifically when parents report reluctance towards participation in play therapy. |
| General note | Presented to the faculty of the Department of Human Development and Family Science. |
| General note | Advisor: Andrew Brimhall. |
| General note | Title from PDF t.p. (viewed July 31, 2017). |
| Dissertation note | M.S. East Carolina University 2017 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Technical details | System requirements: Adobe Reader. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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