Changes in dyadic emotional flexibility and expressivity during parent-child interactions following successful treatment of child anxiety.
Daniëlle Van der Giessen, Bonny F J A van Steensel, Monika H Donker et al.
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In 30 seconds
This randomized controlled trial examined changes in dyadic emotional flexibility and expressivity during parent-child interactions following treatment for child anxiety in 116 children. Results indicated that treatment responders showed improvements in dyadic emotional flexibility and positive affect, while negative affect increased in father-child dyads only among responders. These findings underscore the impact of successful CBT on emotional exchanges.
Key findings
- Improvements in dyadic emotional flexibility were observed among treatment responders.
- Dyadic positive affect improved regardless of treatment success.
- Dyadic negative affect increased only in responders within father-child dyads.
- Changes in emotional exchanges did not differ by parent gender or treatment modality.
Why it matters
Understanding the emotional dynamics in parent-child interactions following anxiety treatment can inform therapeutic approaches and enhance the effectiveness of interventions. Improved emotional flexibility and expressivity may contribute to better outcomes in child anxiety management.