Presenter(s)

• Zeyu Guo, Graduate student, Texas A&M University
• Natalie Vallarta, Graduate student, Texas A&M University
• Jacob Brooks, Licensed Psychological Associate/School Psychology Doctoral Candidate, Texas A&M University
• Tianshu Yang, Graduate student, Texas A&M University
• Justin Allen, Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University

Abstract

Behavioral Parent Training (BPT) is an evidence-based treatment for child behavior problems; however, many families—particularly those facing adversity or from ethnic minority backgrounds—struggle to engage. This poster presents preliminary findings from a scoping review examining engagement measures, enhancement strategies, and cultural adaptations in BPT programs. The review highlights the underreporting of engagement and the limited research on culturally adapted BPT programs for ethnic minority families. These findings can inform practitioners about current practices to improve parent engagement in BPT programs, while helping researchers better understand the existing literature and identify gaps and future directions in this area.