Skip to main content

Table 2 Summary of empirically supported family-level influences on ODD and CD

From: Feasibility of improving child behavioral health using task-shifting to implement the 4Rs and 2Ss program for strengthening families in child welfare

4R2S target

Empirically supported family/parent skill

4R2S goals

Rules [79–87]

Family organization

Clarify rules, consequences, rewards

Consistent discipline

Responsibility [81, 87, 88]

Family interconnectedness

Clarify responsibilities, expectations, supports needed, contributions acknowledged

Positive behavioral expectancies

Relationships [88–93]

Family warmth

Schedule for positive family interaction

Within family support, time spent together

Respectful communication [85, 94, 95]

Family communication, family conflict

Listening and talking skills for parents and children

Stress [50, 51]

Parenting hassles and stress, life events

Identification of stressors undermining family change, promotion of positive exchanges

Social support [49, 50]

Social isolation

Within family and external support plan