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29-09-2021 | Original Article

An Updated Account on Parents’ Use of and Attitudes Towards Time-Out

Auteurs: Monica G. Canning, Samantha Jugovac, Dave S. Pasalich

Gepubliceerd in: Child Psychiatry & Human Development | Uitgave 2/2023

Abstract

Time-out (TO) is a well-established technique for effectively managing childhood conduct problems, yet there is increasing controversy around its use. Using a mixed-methods approach, we investigated the impact of recent criticisms against TO on parents’ use of and attitudes towards it. A community sample of parents (N = 297, M_age = 37.14) completed an online survey (Study 1) to investigate use of and acceptability of TO. Results showed that 57.91% of parents reported using TO, slightly lower than past estimates. Perceived effectiveness and trust in clinicians predicted TO acceptability. To thoroughly examine negative attitudes towards TO, parents who did not use TO (N = 17, M_age = 38.29) participated in individual interviews (Study 2). Amongst other findings, Study 2 found that parents view TO as punitive and contrary to their value of connection. We discuss implications for parenting interventions, dissemination of parenting information, and future research.

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This differs from “time-in” used in the context of TO, referring to reinforcing time spent with a parent that provides the contrast to the non-reinforcing TO environment.

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Titel: An Updated Account on Parents’ Use of and Attitudes Towards Time-Out
Auteurs: Monica G. Canning
Samantha Jugovac
Dave S. Pasalich
Publicatiedatum: 29-09-2021
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Child Psychiatry & Human Development / Uitgave 2/2023
Print ISSN: 0009-398X
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3327
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-021-01252-0

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