Abstract
The rationale for filial therapy is explored and the effectiveness of a 10‐week filial therapy parent training group for incarcerated parents is described. Results of the analysis of covariance revealed that incarcerated fathers in the experimental group scored significantly higher after training than incarcerated fathers in the control group on both their attitude of acceptance and their empathic behavior toward their children. They also scored significantly lower than the control group fathers on level of stress related to parenting and identified child problem behaviors. In addition, t‐test results showed that the self‐concepts of the children of fathers in the experimental group increased significantly as a result of interactions with their fathers in structured filial play sessions.
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