ABSTRACT
A literature search of 10 years (1975–1985) of 13 prominent social work journals yielded 83 articles for a review of research in behavioral parent training in social work. The review showed social workers deliver an impressive array of services to a broad variety of parents and their children. The review also revealed that the articles generally lacked operational descriptions of interventions, empirical rigor, and reliably demonstrated results. In light of these findings, summary conclusions are made and recommendations for future directions for research in behavioral parent training in social work are suggested.
