Children’s behavioral problems, inter-parental conflict and maternal psychological distress
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Journal of Medical Science,24(4),185-190.
Journal
Journal of Medical Science
Journal Volume
24
Journal Issue
4
Pages
185-190
Date Issued
2004
Date
2004
Author(s)
Lee, Szu-Hsien
Yen, Lee-Lan
Chen, Li-Ting
Abstract
Previous studies conducted to demonstrate the association between children's behavioral problems, inter-parental conflict, and maternal psychological distress have reported mixed findings. This paper examines the relationships between these three factors. Methods: School children were interviewed to complete a questionnaire regarding inter-parental conflict and their own behavioral problems, and their parents were requested to fill out the Chinese Health Questionnaire at home. A total of 2,218 first graders and 2,075 fourth graders completed the study. Results: Higher inter-parental conflict was significantly associated with more externalizing and internalizing behavioral problems for children in both grades. It also showed that fourth-grade girls were more likely than fourth-grade boys to have internalizing problems, but that boys as a whole were more likely than girls to have externalizing behavioral problems. Maternal psychological distress was not significantly predictive of children's behavioral problems. Conclusions: Compared to maternal psychological distress, gender and exposure to inter-parental conflict appears to have a greater influence on children's behavioral problems.
Subjects
兒童問題行為
父母衝突
心理困擾 Behavioral problems
Child
Inter-parental conflict
Psychological distress
Type
journal article
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