Barriers to access, implementation, and utilization of parenting interventions: Considerations for research and clinical applications.

In February 2019, the American Psychological Association approved a resolution on physical discipline of children by parents that recognized its negative impact on children; called for increased use of more effective, alternate forms of discipline; and highlighted the need for greater access to behavioral parenting intervention for underserved groups. Despite a wealth of empirical evidence supporting these statements and similar resolutions by other influential organizations (e.g., American Academy of Pediatrics, American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children), many challenges exist in providing empirically supported parent training interventions to individuals in need. The current article reviews many barriers to access and implementation of best practices for parents of children and adolescents, including structural barriers to accessing care and factors that interfere with effective delivery of interventions. The review also provides suggestions for clinicians, researchers, and public policy advocates to begin making progress toward reducing and removing these barriers. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved).