Bibliography and Research Articles

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Webster-Stratton, C., & Kogan, K. (1980, February).  Helping Parents Parent.  AJN.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1980, September).  Modification of mothers' behaviors and attitudes through parent education based on videotape modeling.  Journal of Communicating Nursing Research, 13, 61-67.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1981).  Videotape modeling: A method of parent education.  Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 10(2), 93-98.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1981).  Modification of mothers' behaviors and attitudes through a videotape modeling group discussion program.  Behavior Therapy, 12, 634-642.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1981, December).  Assessment and management of behavior problems in early childhood, Part I.  Nursing Insight, 2, 12.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1982, January).  Assessment and management of behavior problems in early childhood, Part II.  Nursing Insight, 2, 13.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1982).  Teaching mothers through videotape modeling to change their children's behaviors.  Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 7(3), 279-294.

Webster-Stratton, C., & Eyberg, S. M. (1982).  Child temperament: Relationships with child behavior problems and parent-child interactions.  Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 11(2), 123-129.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1982).  The long term effects of a videotape modeling parent education program: Comparison of immediate and one year follow-results.  Behavior Therapy, 13, 702-714.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1983).  Conduct disordered children: Recognizing and assessing conduct disorders in children.  American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 8, 330-335.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1983, May).  Intervention Approaches to Conduct Disorders in Young Children.  Nurse Practitioner, 23-34.

*Webster-Stratton, C. (1984).  A randomized trial of two parent training programs for families with conduct disordered children.  Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 52(4), 666-678.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1985).  Comparison of abusive and nonabusive families with conduct-disordered children.  American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 55, 59-69.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1985).  Predictors of treatment outcome in parent training for conduct disordered children.  Behavior Therapy, 16, 223-243.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1985).  Comparisons of behavior transactions between conduct disordered children and their mothers in the clinic and at home.  Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 13, 169-184.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1985).  Mother perceptions and mother-child interactions: Comparison of a clinic-referred and a non-clinic group. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 14.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1985).  The effects of father involvement in parent training for conduct problem children.  Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 26, 801-810.

Webster-Stratton, C., & Hammond, M. (1988).  Maternal depression and its relationship to life stress, perceptions of child behavior problems, parenting behaviors and child conduct problems.  Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 16(3), 299-315.

Webster-Stratton, C., Kolpacoff, M., & Hollinsworth, T. (1988).  Self-administered videotape therapy for families with conduct problem children: Comparison to two other treatments and a control group. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 56(4), 558-566.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1988).  Mothers' and fathers' perceptions of child deviance: Roles of parent and child behaviors and parent adjustment. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 56(6), 909-915.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1989).  The relationship of marital support, conflict and divorce to parent perceptions, behaviors and childhood conduct problems.  Journal of Marriage and the Family, 51, 417-430.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1989).  Systematic comparison of consumer satisfaction of three cost-effective parent training programs for conduct problem children.  Behavior Therapy, 20, 103-115.

Webster-Stratton, C., & Fjone, A. (1989).  Interactions of mothers and fathers with conduct problem children: Comparison with a nonclinic group.  Public Health Nursing, 6(4), 218-223.

Webster-Stratton, C., Kolpacoff, M., & Hollinsworth, T. (1989).  The long-term effectiveness and clinical significance of three cost-effective training programs for families with conduct problem children. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 57(4), 550-553.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1990).  Long-term follow-up of families with young conduct problem children: From preschool to grade school.  Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 19(2), 144-149. 

Webster-Stratton, C. (1990).  Predictors of treatment outcome in parent training for families with conduct problem children.  Behavior Therapy, 21, 319-337.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1990).  Enhancing the effectiveness of self-administered videotape parent training for families with conduct-problem children.  Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 18(5),479-492.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1990).  Stress: A potential disruptor of parent perceptions and family interactions.  Journal of Clinical Child Psychology,19(4), 302-312.

Whipple, E., & Webster-Stratton, C. (1991).  The role of parental stress in physically abusive families.  Child Abuse and Neglect,15, 279-291.

Spitzer, A., Webster-Stratton, C., & Hollinsworth, T.(1991)  Coping with conduct-problem children:  Parents gaining knowledge and control.  Journal of Child Clinical Psychology, 20(4),413-427.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1991). Annotation: Strategies for Helping Families with Conduct Disordered Children.  Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 32 (7), 413-427.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1992).  Individually-administered videotape parent training:  "Who benefits."  Journal of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy, 16(1), 31-35.

Webster-Stratton, C., & Spitzer, A. (1992). Development, reliability and validity of the Daily Telephone Discipline Interview. Behavioral Assessment, (13), 221-239.

Webster-Stratton, C., & Herbert, M. (1993). What really happens in parent training?  Behavior Modification.17,4,407-456.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1993).  Strategies for helping early school-aged children with oppositional defiant and conduct disorders: The Importance of Home-School Partnerships.  School Psychology Review, 22, 437-457.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1994) Advancing videotape parent training: A comparison study.  Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 62,583-593.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1996).  Early-onset conduct problems: Does gender make a difference?  Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 64, 540-551.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1996).  Early intervention with videotape modeling: Programs for families of young children with oppositional defiant disorder or conduct disorder.  In E. D. Hibbs & P. S. Jensen (Eds.), Psychosocial Treatment Research of Child and Adolescent Disorders (pp.435-474). Wash. D.C.:APA.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1997).  From parent training to community building.  The Journal of Contemporary Human Services, Families in Contemporary Society, 78(2) 156-171.

Webster-Stratton, C. & Hammond, M. A. (1997).  Treating children with early-onset conduct problems: A comparison of child and parent training interventions.  Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 65(1), 93-109.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1998).  Preventing conduct problems in Head Start children: Strengthening parenting competencies.  Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 66, 715-730.

Webster-Stratton, C., & Hammond, M. (1998). Conduct problems and level of social competence in Head Start children: Prevalence, pervasiveness, and associated risk factors.  Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 1(2), 101-124.

Reid, M. J., Walter, A. L., & O'Leary, S. G. (1999). Treatment of young children's bedtime refusal and nighttime wakings: A comparison of "standard" and graduated ignoring procedures. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 27(1), 5-16. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology webpage.

Webster-Stratton, C., & Lindsay, D. W. (1999). Social competence and early-onset conduct problems: Issues in assessment.  Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 28, 25-93.

Webster-Stratton, C., & Hammond, M (1999). Marital Conflict Management Skills, Parenting Style, and Early-onset Conduct Problems: Processes and Pathways.  Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 40, 917-927.

Stormshak, E., & Webster-Stratton, C. (1999).  The qualitative interactions of children with conduct problems and their peers: Differential correlates with self-report measures, home, and school behavior problems.  Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 20, 295-317.

Webster-Stratton, C., Reid, M. J., & Hammond, M. (2001). Social skills and problem  solving training for children with early-onset conduct problems: who benefits?  Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Vol. 42, no. 7, 943-952.

Webster-Stratton, C., Reid, M. J., and Hammond, M. (2001). Preventing conduct problems, promoting social competence: A parent and teacher training partnership in Head Start. Journal of Clinical Child Psychology, 30 (3), 283-302.

Webster-Stratton, C. (2001) Commentary: nipping conduct problems in the bud. British Medical Journal, 323(28), 7.

Reid, M. J., & Webster-Stratton, C. (2001). The Incredible Years Parent, Teacher, and Child Intervention: Targeting multiple areas of risk for a young child with pervasive conduct problems using a flexible, manualized treatment program. Journal of Cognitive and Behavioral Practice 8, 377-386.

Webster-Stratton, C., Taylor, T. (2001) Nipping early risk factors in the bud: preventing substance abuse, delinquency, and violence in adolescence through interventions targeted at young children (0-8 Years). Prevention Science, Vol. 2, No. 3,165-192.

Reid, M. J., Webster-Stratton, C., and Beauchaine, T.P. (2001). Parent Training in Head Start: A Comparison of Program Response Among African American, Asian American, Caucasian, and Hispanic Mothers. Prevention Science, Vol. 2, No. 4, 209-227.

Webster-Stratton, C., Reid, M. J., & Hammond, M. (2004) Treating Children with Early-Onset Conduct Problems: Intervention Outcomes for Parent, Child, and Teacher Training. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Vol. 33, No. 1, 105-124.

Hartman, R. R., Stage, S.A. & Webster-Stratton, C. (2002) A Growth Curve Analysis of Parent Training Outcomes: Examining the Influence of Child Risk Factors (Inattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity Problems), Parental and Family Risk Factors. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 43(7), 1/11.

Baydar, N., Reid, M. J., & Webster-Stratton, C. (2003) The Role of Mental Health Factors and Program Engagement in the Effectiveness of a Preventive Parenting Program for Head Start Mothers. Child Development, Vol. 74, No. 5, 1433-1453.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1986).  Playing with your child.  In G. Patterson (Ed.), Birth to three.  Eugene, OR: Castalia Publishing Company.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1987).  Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory, Consumer Satisfaction Questionnaire, Interpersonal Behavior Construct Scale.  In M. Hersen & A. S. Bellack (Eds.), Dictionary of behavioral assessment techniques.  Pergamon Press.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1993). Working with parents who have children with conduct disorders: A collaborative process. Chapter in Troubled Families: Problem Children edited by Webster-Stratton & Herbert, Wiley Press.

Webster-Stratton, C., & Herbert, M. (1994). Strategies for helping parents with conduct disorders. In M. Hersen, R. M. Eisler, & P. M. Miller (Eds.), Progress in behavior modification. (Vol. 29, pp.121-142).  Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.

Webster-Stratton, C. & Dahl, R. (1995). Conduct Disorder.  In M. Herson, & R. T. Ammerman,  (Eds.), Advanced abnormal child psychology (pp. 333-355). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1996). Videotape modeling intervention programs for families of young children with oppositional defiant disorder or conduct disorder.  In E. D. Hibbs & P. S. Jensen (Eds.), Psychosocial treatment research of child and adolescent disorders.  Washington D.C.: APA.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1997).  Early intervention for families of preschool children with conduct problems.  In M. J. Guralnick (Ed.), The effectiveness of early intervention: Second generation research.  (pp. 429-454) Baltimore, MD: Paul Brookes.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1998).  Parent training with low-income families: Promoting parental engagement through a collaborative approach.  In J. R. Lutzker (Ed.), Handbook of child abuse research and treatment.  NY: Plenum Press.

Webster-Stratton, C. & Hooven, C. (1998).  Parent training for child conduct problems. In A. S. Bellack and M. Hersen (Eds.), Comprehensive clinical psychology (pp. 185-219). Oxford, England:  Pergamon.

Webster-Stratton, C., & Taylor, E. T. (1998).  Adopting and Implementing empirically supported interventions: A recipe for success.  In A. Buchanan & B. L. Hudson (Eds.), Parenting, schooling, and children's behavior. Aldershot, England: Ashgate Pub.

Bear, G. G. ,Webster-Stratton, C., Furlong, M. J. & Rhee, S. (2000). Preventing Aggression and Violence.  In G. Bear & K. Minke (Eds.),  Preventing school problems — Promoting school success: Strategies and programs that work. National Association of School Psychologists.

Webster-Stratton, C. & Taylor, T. (in press). Nipping early risk factors in the bud: Preventing substance abuse, delinquency, and violence in adolescence: Interventions targeted at young children (0-8) years.  In S. I. Pfeiffer & L. Redding (Eds.), Innovative Mental Health Prevention Programs for Children.  Haworth Press.

Webster-Stratton, C. (2005) The Incredible Years: A Training Series for the Prevention and Treatment of Conduct Problems in Young Children. In E. D. Hibbs & P. S. Jensen (Eds.), Psychosocial treatment research of child and adolescent disorders. Washington D.C.: APA., 507-555.

Webster-Stratton, C. & Reid, M. J. (2003). The Incredible Years Parents, Teachers and Child Training Series: A multifaceted treatment approach for young children with conduct problems. In A. Kazdin & J. Weisz, (Eds.), Evidence-based psychotherapies for children and adolescents. Guilford Press. pp 224-240.

Hutchings, J. and Webster-Stratton, C. (2004). Community-based support for parents. In M. Hoghughi and N. Long (Eds.), Handbook of parenting: Theory and research for practice (pp. 334-351). London: Sage Publications.

Weisz, J.R., (2004). Parent training through video modeling and structured group discussion. In Psychotherapy for children and adolescents: Evidence-based treatments and case examples (353-386). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.

Webster-Stratton, C.H., & Reid, M.J. (2005). Treating conduct problems and strengthening social and emotional competence in young children: The Dina Dinosaur Treatment Program. In M. Epstein, K. Kutash & A.J. Duchowski (Eds.), Outcomes for children and youth with emotional and behavioral disorders and their families: Programs and evaluation best practices (2nd ed., pp. 597-623). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed, Inc.

Webster-Stratton, C., & Reid, M.J. (2006). Treatment and Prevention of Conduct Problems: Parent Training Intervention for Young Children (2-7 Years Old). In K. McCartney & D. A. Phillips (Eds.), Blackwell Handbook on Early Childhood Development (pp. 616-641). Malden, MA: Blackwell.

Webster-Stratton, C. (2006). Treating children with early-onset conduct problems: Key ingredients to implementing the Incredible Years Programs with fidelity. In T. K. Neill (Ed.), Helping others help children: Clinical supervision of child psychotherapy (pp. 161-175). Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

Webster-Stratton, C., & Reid, M. J. (2007). Incredible Years and Teachers Training Series: A Head Start partnership to promote social competence and prevent conduct problems. In P. Tolin, J. Szapocznick & S. Sambrano (Eds.), Preventing youth substance abuse (pp. 67-88). Washington D.C.: American Psychological Association.

Webster-Stratton, C., & Reid, M. J. (2008). Strengthening social and emotional competence in socioeconomically disadvantaged young children: Preschool and kindergarten school-based curricula. In W. H. Brown, S. L. Odom & S. R. McConnell (Eds.), Social competence of young children: Risk, disability, and intervention (pp. 185-203). Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.

CLINICAL ARTICLES FOR THERAPISTS AND GROUP LEADERS

Webster-Stratton, C. (1992) The Incredible Years: A trouble-shooting guide for parents of children ages 3-8 years. Toronto, Canada: Umbrella Press.

Webster-Stratton, C. & Herbert, M. (1994). Troubled Families — Problem Children: Working with Parents a Collaborative Process. Chichester, England: Wiley & Sons Limited.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1998).  Wally's Detective Book for Solving Problems at Home.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1998).  Wally's Detective Book for Solving Problems at School.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1998).  Wally Learns a Lesson From Tiny Turtle.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1998).  Wally Meets Dina Dinosaur.

Webster-Stratton, C. (1999). How to Promote Children's Social and Emotional Competence. London: Paul Chapman Publishing.