International Journal of Behavioral Sciences

International Journal of Behavioral Sciences

Improving Parent-Child Interactions in Vulnerable and Maltreated Families with Attachment Video-Feedback Intervention: Power Positive Parental as a Moderator of Treatment Effects

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Zahra Dabbaghha 1
Zohreh Gandomi 2
Fatemeh Zarei-Talebi 3
Leila-Sadat Borghei-Movahed 4
Maryam Hosseini-Kupaei 5
1 Department of Psychology, Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2 Department of Psychology, South Tehran Branch, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran
3 Department of Psychology, Yazd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Yazd, Iran
4 Department of Psychology, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
5 Department of Psychology, Roudehen Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
10.30491/ijbs.2025.512156.2210
Abstract
Introduction: Strained parent-child interactions in vulnerable and maltreated families, characterized by emotional distress, atypical behaviors, and lack of emotional support, can severely hinder a child's psychosocial development. This research investigated how attachment video-feedback intervention improves these interactions along with the mediating role of positive parental influence in the treatment's success.
Method: A quasi-experimental study with pre-test, post-test, and three-month follow-up was conducted on vulnerable families under the Welfare Organization's supervision in Tehran and surrounding areas during the summer/fall of 2023. Convenience sampling was used to select 32 participants (n=16 per group). The experimental group received four weekly 60-minute educational sessions with video broadcasts. VIA-IS and PCR questionnaires were used for assessment. Data was analyzed using SPSS 27 with descriptive statistics, repeated measures of covariance, mixed model analysis, Kruskal-Wallis H test, and Bonferroni post hoc test (p<0.05).
Results: At follow-up, mother-child and father-child interactions were significantly different between vulnerable/maltreated families and the control group (P<0.001 and P=0.002, respectively). Mother-child interactions in vulnerable/maltreated families significantly improved from post-test to follow-up (P=0.046), suggesting lasting positive effects. Parental power positive was not a significant predictor of outcomes (P=0.615).
Conclusion: The study findings revealed that attachment video-feedback intervention had a beneficial impact on enhancing parent-child interactions in vulnerable and maltreated families. However, the presence of power-positive parents did not play a significant role in moderating this effect.
Keywords
Parent-Child Interactions
Vulnerable Families
Maltreated Families
Attachment Video-Feedback Intervention
Positive Power
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International Journal of Behavioral Sciences
Volume 19, Issue 2
Summer 2025
Pages 115-123