Development and validation of a novel microcoding system for parent and child emotion-related behavior.

ABSTRACT: Microcoding systems can facilitate detection of parent-child interaction processes, which cannot be disentangled through self-report or global coding methods. Yet, existing microcoding approaches focus on a relatively narrow range of behavior, particularly for children. The present study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of a novel microcoding system for capturing second-by-second changes in parent and child emotion-related behavior. A 6-min videorecorded conflict resolution task was double-coded for 159 parent-child (ages 6-16 years, M_age = 11.17, SD_age = 3.43, 49.1% female; 26.4% White, non-Hispanic; 44.7% early caregiving-related adversity exposed) dyads. Results provided strong evidence of interrater reliability and concurrent val

SUBMITTER: Somers JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12614267 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature