scholarly journals Maternal and paternal trajectories of depressive symptoms predict family risk and children's emotional and behavioral problems after the birth of a sibling

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (04) ◽  
pp. 1307-1324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda L. Volling ◽  
Tianyi Yu ◽  
Richard Gonzalez ◽  
Elizabeth Tengelitsch ◽  
Matthew M. Stevenson
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Externalizing Behavior ◽  
Latent Class ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Problems ◽  
Family Risk Factors ◽  
Paternal Depression ◽  
Family Risk ◽  
Infant Sibling ◽  
Internalizing And Externalizing

AbstractThe current study examined trajectories of maternal and paternal depression in the year following the birth of an infant sibling, and relations with family risk factors and firstborn children's internalizing and externalizing behavior problems. Latent class growth analysis was conducted on 231 families in a longitudinal investigation (prebirth and 1, 4, 8, and 12 months postbirth) and revealed four classes of families: both mother and father low in depressive symptoms (40.7%); mother high–father low (25.1%); father high–mother low (24.7%), and both mother and father high (9.5%). Families with both mothers and fathers high on depressive symptoms were higher on marital negativity, parenting stress, and children's internalizing and externalizing problems, and lower on marital positivity and parental efficacy than other classes. Children, parents, and marital relationships were more problematic in families with fathers higher on depressive symptoms than in families in which mothers were higher, indicating the significant role of paternal support for firstborn children undergoing the transition to siblinghood. Maternal and paternal depression covaried with an accumulation of family risks over time, no doubt increasing the likelihood of children's problematic adjustment after the birth of their infant sibling.

scholarly journals Delineating the maladaptive pathways of child maltreatment: A mediated moderation analysis of the roles of self-perception and social support

2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 337-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Appleyard ◽  
Chongming Yang ◽  
Desmond K. Runyan
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Behavior Problems ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Externalizing Behavior ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Externalizing Behavior Problems ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Problems ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Mediated Moderation ◽  
Internalizing And Externalizing

AbstractThe current study investigated concurrent and longitudinal mediated and mediated moderation pathways among maltreatment, self-perception (i.e., loneliness and self-esteem), social support, and internalizing and externalizing behavior problems. For both genders, early childhood maltreatment (i.e., ages 0–6) was related directly to internalizing and externalizing behavior problems at age 6, and later maltreatment (i.e., ages 6–8) was directly related to internalizing and externalizing behavior problems at age 8. Results of concurrent mediation and mediated moderation indicated that early maltreatment was significantly related to internalizing and externalizing behavior problems at age 6 indirectly both through age 6 loneliness and self-esteem for boys and through age 6 loneliness for girls. Significant moderation of the pathway from early maltreatment to self-esteem, and for boys, significant mediated moderation to emotional and behavioral problems were found, such that the mediated effect through self-esteem varied across levels of social support, though in an unexpected direction. No significant longitudinal mediation or mediated moderation was found, however, between the age 6 mediators and moderator and internalizing or externalizing problems at age 8. The roles of the hypothesized mediating and moderating mechanisms are discussed, with implications for designing intervention and prevention programs.

scholarly journals Behavioral problems and their relationship to maternal depression, marital relationships, social skills and parenting

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra Turini Bolsoni-Silva ◽  
Sonia Regina Loureiro
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Maternal Depression ◽  
Child Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Externalizing Behavior ◽  
Parenting Practices ◽  
Marital Relationships ◽  
Negative Parenting ◽  
Multiple Variables ◽  
Internalizing And Externalizing

Abstract Behavioral problems have been associated with multiple variables; however, studies simultaneously investigating parenting practices, marital relationships in bi-parental families, maternal depression, and child behavior remain a gap in the literature. The objective was to verify associations between positive and negative parenting practices, marital relationships, social skills, and behavioral problems among children from bi-parental families with and those without maternal depression; to identify the predictive effect of positive and negative parenting practices, marital relationships, children’s social skills, and maternal depression, for internalizing, externalizing behavior problems and internalizing and externalizing comorbidities. A case-control study with a cross-sectional design was adopted to ensure the groups were homogeneous in regard to the children’s, mothers’, and families’ sociodemographic characteristics. A total of 35 mothers currently with depression and 35 without depression indicators participated in the study, while the children were 25 preschoolers and 23 school-aged children. The mothers responded to instruments addressing depression, child behavior, parenting practices, and marital relationships. The results reveal maternal depression associated with marital relationships, positive parenting, and context variables. Maternal depression and marital relationship were found to influence externalizing problems; maternal depression, child-rearing practices, marital relationships, and the children’s behavioral repertoires influence internalizing and externalizing comorbidities; and none of the independent variables influenced the occurrence of internalizing problems.

scholarly journals As Time Goes by: Understanding Child and Family Factors Shaping Behavioral Outcomes After Traumatic Brain Injury

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Ewing-Cobbs ◽  
Janelle J. Montroy ◽  
Amy E. Clark ◽  
Richard Holubkov ◽  
Charles S. Cox ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Problems ◽  
Conduct Problems ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Externalizing Behavior ◽  
Executive Dysfunction ◽  
Emotional Symptoms ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Severe Tbi ◽  
Internalizing And Externalizing

Objective: To model pre-injury child and family factors associated with the trajectory of internalizing and externalizing behavior problems across the first 3 years in children with pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) relative to children with orthopedic injuries (OI). Parent-reported emotional symptoms and conduct problems were expected to have unique and shared predictors. We hypothesized that TBI, female sex, greater pre-injury executive dysfunction, adjustment problems, lower income, and family dysfunction would be associated with less favorable outcomes.Methods: In a prospective longitudinal cohort study, we examined the level of behavior problems at 12 months after injury and rate of change from pre-injury to 12 months and from 12 to 36 months in children ages 4–15 years with mild to severe TBI relative to children with OI. A structural equation model framework incorporated injury characteristics, child demographic variables, as well as pre-injury child reserve and family attributes. Internalizing and externalizing behavior problems were indexed using the parent-rated Emotional Symptoms and Conduct Problems scales from the Strengths and Difficulties questionnaire.Results: The analysis cohort of 534 children [64% boys, M (SD) 8.8 (4.3) years of age] included 395 with mild to severe TBI and 139 with OI. Behavior ratings were higher after TBI than OI but did not differ by TBI severity. TBI, higher pre-injury executive dysfunction, and lower income predicted the level and trajectory of both Emotional Symptoms and Conduct Problems at 12 months. Female sex and poorer family functioning were vulnerability factors associated with greater increase and change in Emotional Symptoms by 12 months after injury; unique predictors of Conduct Problems included younger age and prior emotional/behavioral problems. Across the long-term follow-up from 12 to 36 months, Emotional Symptoms increased significantly and Conduct Problems stabilized. TBI was not a significant predictor of change during the chronic stage of recovery.Conclusions: After TBI, Emotional Symptoms and Conduct Problem scores were elevated, had different trajectories of change, increased or stayed elevated from 12 to 36 months after TBI, and did not return to pre-injury levels across the 3 year follow-up. These findings highlight the importance of addressing behavioral problems after TBI across an extended time frame.

scholarly journals The effects of maternal depression on their perception of emotional and behavioral problems of their internationally adopted children

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Krista Liskola ◽  
Hanna Raaska ◽  
Helena Lapinleimu ◽  
Jari Lipsanen ◽  
Jari Sinkkonen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Internalizing Symptoms ◽  
Externalizing Symptoms ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Problems ◽  
P Value ◽  
Adopted Children ◽  
Maternal Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Adoptive Mothers ◽  
Internationally Adopted Children

Abstract Background Even though child psychopathology assessment guidelines emphasize comprehensive multi-method, multimodal, and multi-informant methodologies, maternal-report symptom-rating scales often serve as the predominant source of information. Research has shown that parental mood symptomatology affects their reports of their offspring’s psychopathology. For example, the depression-distortion hypothesis suggests that maternal depression promotes a negative bias in mothers’ perceptions of their children’s behavioral and emotional problems. We investigated this difference of perception between adoptive mothers and internationally adopted children. Most previous studies suffer from the potential bias caused by the fact that parents and children share genetic risks. Methods Data were derived from the Finnish Adoption (FinAdo) survey study (a subsample of adopted children aged between 9 and 12 years, n = 222). The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) was used to assess emotional and behavioral problems and competences of the adopted children. The CBCL was filled in by the adopted children and the adoptive mothers, respectively. Maternal depressive symptoms were measured using the short version of the General Health Questionnaire. Results On average, mothers reported less total CBCL symptoms in their children than the children themselves (0.25 vs 0.38, p-value < 0.01 for difference). Mothers’ depressive symptoms moderated the discrepancy in reporting internalizing symptoms (β = − 0.14 and p-value 0.01 for interaction) and the total symptoms scores (β = − 0.22 and p-value < 0.001 for interaction) and externalizing symptoms in girls in the CBCL. Limitations The major limitation of our study is its cross-sectional design and the fact that we only collected data in the form of questionnaires. Conclusions The results of our research support the depression-distortion hypothesis concerning the association of maternal depressive symptoms and child internalizing symptoms and externalizing symptoms in girls in a sample without genetic bias

Nonshared experiences within the family: Correlates of behavioral problems in middle childhood

1990 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judy Dunn ◽  
Clare Stocker ◽  
Robert Plomin
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Problems ◽  
Maternal Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Externalizing Behavior ◽  
Environmental Influences ◽  
Genetic Research ◽  
Externalizing Behavior Problems ◽  
Internalizing Behavior ◽  
Internalizing And Externalizing ◽  
Older Siblings

AbstractOne of the most dramatic findings from quantitative genetic research is that environmental influences shared by siblings in a family do not make the siblings similar in terms of psychopathology. Sibling resemblance for psychopathology appears to be genetic rather than environmental in origin; environmental influences that affect the development of psychopathology must be nonshared and make children in the same family different rather than similar. This study sets out to identify environmental factors that differ for young siblings and to assess associations between such nonshared factors and differences in the older siblings' outcome in two domains: internalizing and externalizing behavior problems. Maternal interview and observations of differential maternal and sibling behavior were compared within 67 sibling dyads (younger and older siblings aged 4 and 7 years, respectively, on average), and differential experiences were related to the adjustment of the older sibling, as assessed by mother and teacher. Differential maternal behavior appeared to be particularly important as a predictor of adjustment problems. Older siblings showed internalizing problems in families in which mothers were less affectionate to the older than to the younger sibling. Greater maternal control toward the older than the younger sibling predicted both internalizing and externalizing problems. Differential maternal behavior explained 34% of the variance of internalizing behavior and 27% of the variance of externalizing behavior problems, independent of variance explained by family structure variables. Although the sample was unselected for psychopathology and was too small to permit analyses of the diagnosable extremes of internalizing and externalizing dimensions, these results are encouraging in relation to the goal of identifying systematic sources of nonshared environment that affect the development of psychopathology.

scholarly journals Using an adoption–biological family design to examine associations between maternal trauma, maternal depressive symptoms, and child internalizing and externalizing behaviors

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 1707-1720 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandria Perez Grabow ◽  
Atika Khurana ◽  
Misaki N. Natsuaki ◽  
Jenae M. Neiderhiser ◽  
Gordon T. Harold ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Externalizing Behavior ◽  
Externalizing Behaviors ◽  
Shared Environment ◽  
Maternal Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Maternal Trauma ◽  
Biological Child ◽  
Internalizing And Externalizing Behaviors ◽  
Biological Mother ◽  
Internalizing And Externalizing

AbstractMaternal trauma is a complex risk factor that has been linked to adverse child outcomes, yet the mechanisms underlying this association are not well understood. This study, which included adoptive and biological families, examined the heritable and environmental mechanisms by which maternal trauma and associated depressive symptoms are linked to child internalizing and externalizing behaviors. Path analyses were used to analyze data from 541 adoptive mother–adopted child (AM–AC) dyads and 126 biological mother–biological child (BM–BC) dyads; the two family types were linked through the same biological mother. Rearing mother's trauma was associated with child internalizing and externalizing behaviors in AM–AC and BM–BC dyads, and this association was mediated by rearing mothers’ depressive symptoms, with the exception of biological child externalizing behavior, for which biological mother trauma had a direct influence only. Significant associations between maternal trauma and child behavior in dyads that share only environment (i.e., AM–AC dyads) suggest an environmental mechanism of influence for maternal trauma. Significant associations were also observed between maternal depressive symptoms and child internalizing and externalizing behavior in dyads that were only genetically related, with no shared environment (i.e., BM–AC dyads), suggesting a heritable pathway of influence via maternal depressive symptoms.

Latent class trajectories of infant temperament and associations with problem behavior at two years of age

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Gerald F. Giesbrecht ◽  
Nicole Letourneau ◽  
Deborah Dewey ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Problem Behavior ◽  
Externalizing Behavior ◽  
Latent Class ◽  
Negative Emotionality ◽  
Infant Temperament ◽  
Developmental Patterns ◽  
Regulatory Capacity ◽  
Internalizing And Externalizing

Abstract Individual differences in temperament have been well-described, but individual differences in temperament trajectories require elaboration. Specifically, it is unknown if subgroups of infants display different developmental patterns and if these patterns relate to later behavioral problems. The aims were to identify distinct developmental patterns in broad dimensions of temperament among typically developing infants, to determine whether these developmental patterns differ by sex, to evaluate how developmental patterns within each dimension of temperament relate to developmental patterns within other dimensions of temperament, and to determine whether developmental patterns of infant temperament are associated with internalizing and externalizing behavior at 2 years of age. Data from the longitudinal Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition study (n = 1,819) were used to model latent class trajectories of parent-reported infant temperament at 3, 6, and 12 months. Four to five unique latent trajectories were identified within each temperament dimension. Sex was not associated with trajectory groups. Developmental coordination was observed between trajectories of negative emotionality and regulatory capacity, and between regulatory capacity and positive affect, but not between positive affect and negative emotionality. Negative emotionality and regulatory capacity predicted internalizing and externalizing behavior. Patterns of development in infant temperament, and not just intensity of temperament, contribute toward later problem behavior.

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