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Citation

Slade MK, Warme RT. J. Young Investig. 2016; 30(6): 36-43.

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(Copyright © 2016, Journal of young investigators)

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Abstract

Because of their widespread use, trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and play therapy (PT) were selected as treatments to be included in a meta-analytic study examining their effectiveness in aiding victims of child abuse. Studies analyzing the effectiveness of TF-CBT or PT were found using Academic Search Premier, PsycARTICLES, Psychological and Behavioral Sciences Collection, PsychINFO, Google Scholar, and Digital Dissertation. Ten studies (N = 762) were combined into two separate meta-analyses, one for TF-CBT and one for PT. These were coded, and four general outcome categories were identified: externalizing, internalizing, sexual, and parent report.

RESULTS showed an overall effect size of d =.212 for TF-CBT and d =.095 for PT. TF-CBT was more effective than PT on all outcome measures, except for externalizing behavior (PT d =.255 and TF-CBT d =.187). These results indicate that both TF-CBT and PT can be beneficial for victims of child abuse, though TF-CBT usually has more positive outcomes. Future studies should use a wait-list control group and random assignment.

© Slade, Warne 2016


Language: en

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