Maternal depression and child behaviour problems: a meta-analysis

1999 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 623-629 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryl Tatano Beck
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Depression ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Child Behaviour ◽  
Behaviour Problems ◽  
Child Behaviour Problems

scholarly journals The Relationship between Low Family Income and Psychological Disturbance in Young Children: An Australian Longitudinal Study

1997 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 664-675 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Bor ◽  
Jake M. Najman ◽  
Margaret J. Andersen ◽  
Michael O'callaghan ◽  
Gail M. Williams ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Depression ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Child Behaviour ◽  
Behaviour Problems ◽  
Psychological Disturbance ◽  
Income Status ◽  
Child Behaviour Problems ◽  
Internalising Problems ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: This study examines the relationship between low family income (LFI) experienced at different points in time, chronic low income status and its impact on child behaviour measured at 5 years of age. Method: Longitudinal data from the Mater University Study of Pregnancy were used to measure LFI in families at three points in time (the antenatal period, 6 months post birth and at 5 years cf age). Outcome variables were three independent groups of behaviour problems labelled as externalising, social, attentional and thought (SAT) problems, and internalising problems. These groups were developed from the Child Behaviour Checklist. An analysis based on logistic regression modelling was carried out examining the relationship between LFI and a range of intermediate variables known to be associated with child behaviour problems. Results: The more often families experienced low income, the higher the rate of child behaviour problems at age 5. Low family income was still independently associated with SAT behaviour problems after controlling for smoking in the first trimester, parenting styles, maternal depression and marital dysharmony at age 5. The association between LFI and internalising and externalising behaviour problems was largely mediated by maternal depression. Conclusion: Low family income is a significant factor in the aetiology of a variety of child behaviour problems. The mechanisms involved in the link between LFI and hildhood internalising and externalising behaviours involve the exposure of the children to maternal depression. However, the relationship between LFI and SAT behaviour problems remains to be elucidated.

scholarly journals Maternal depression and child behaviour problems

2003 ◽  
Vol 183 (4) ◽  
pp. 342-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chrissie Verduyn ◽  
Christine Barrowclough ◽  
Janine Roberts ◽  
Nicholas Tarrier ◽  
Richard Harrington
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Depression ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Child Behaviour ◽  
Behaviour Problems ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Child Behaviour Problems ◽  
Child Problems

BackgroundDespite the frequently reported association between maternal depression and childhood psychopathological disorder, few studies have attempted to intervene with both conditions.AimsTo evaluate the effect of group cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) on child behaviour problems and maternal depression in a group of women with young children.MethodAn assessor-masked, randomised placebo-controlled trial compared three treatments: CBT for depression and parenting skills enhancement; a mothers' support group; and no intervention. An epidemiological (general population) sample was recruited.ResultsAnalysis showed no significant difference between the groups. Within-group comparison suggested that at the end of treatment and at 6-month and 12-month follow-up, child problems and maternal depression had improved significantly in the CBT group.ConclusionsThere was no statistically significant difference between groups. Both contact interventions seemed to provide some benefits to mothers with depression, with a possibly improved outcome resulting from CBT for children with behavioural problems. The results must be treated with caution.

scholarly journals Maternal smoking during pregnancy and child behaviour problems: the Generation R Study

2008 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 680-689 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabine J Roza ◽  
Frank C Verhulst ◽  
Vincent WV Jaddoe ◽  
Eric AP Steegers ◽  
Johan P Mackenbach ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Smoking ◽  
Child Behaviour ◽  
Behaviour Problems ◽  
Smoking During Pregnancy ◽  
Child Behaviour Problems ◽  
Maternal Smoking During Pregnancy

scholarly journals The role of acquaintanceship in the perception of child behaviour problems

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 371-377
Author(s):  
Gert Kroes ◽  
Jan W. Veerman ◽  
Eric E. J. De Bruyn
Keyword(s):  
Child Behaviour ◽  
Behaviour Problems ◽  
Child Behaviour Problems

scholarly journals A Mother's Attitude Towards her Infant and Child Behaviour Five Years Later

2003 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 748-755 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Bor ◽  
Patricia A. Brennan ◽  
Gail M. Williams ◽  
Jake M. Najman ◽  
Michael O'callaghan
Keyword(s):  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Child Behaviour ◽  
Sensitive Period ◽  
Behaviour Problems ◽  
Broad Perspective ◽  
Maternal Attitude ◽  
Social Risks ◽  
Child Behaviour Problems ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: The relationship between maternal attitude to the infant at 6 months of age and behavioural outcomes at 5 years is explored, controlling for numerous demographic, child and psychosocial family factors. Method: Data was used from the Mater-University Study of Pregnancy, an Australian longitudinal study of over 7000 mothers and children followed from pregnancy to when the children were 5 years. Measures ranging from the key variables of maternal attitude and child behaviour as well as numerous confounders were dichotomised. Logistic regression analyses were performed to examine the relationship between maternal negative attitude toward the infant and clinically significant levels of child behaviour problems and other infant risks, early social risks, and concurrent social risks. Results: The results suggest that maternal negative attitude towards the infant at 6 months is an independent predictor of child behaviour problems at 5 years. This association remained significant for boys’ externalizing behaviours and girls’ internalizing behaviours. Conclusions: The findings lend support to the concept of a sensitive period in early infancy; the need for a broad perspective in the assessment of the mother-infant relationship and the need for early intervention with dysfunctional mother-infant dyads.

scholarly journals Maternal pre-pregnancy weight and externalising behaviour problems in preschool children: a UK-based twin study

BMJ Open ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. e005974 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evangelia E Antoniou ◽  
Tom Fowler ◽  
Keith Reed ◽  
Taunton R Southwood ◽  
Joseph P McCleery ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Child Behavior Checklist ◽  
Child Behaviour ◽  
Shared Environment ◽  
Behaviour Problems ◽  
Common Environment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Child Behaviour Problems ◽  
Pregnancy Weight ◽  
Internalising Problems

ObjectiveTo estimate the heritability of child behaviour problems and investigate the association between maternal pre-pregnancy overweight and child behaviour problems in a genetically sensitive design.DesignObservational cross-sectional study.SettingThe Twins and Multiple Births Association Heritability Study (TAMBAHS) is an online UK-wide volunteer-based study investigating the development of twins from birth until 5 years of age.ParticipantsA total of 443 (16% of the initial registered members) mothers answered questions on pre-pregnancy weight and their twins’ internalising and externalising problems using the Child Behavior Checklist and correcting for important covariates including gestational age, twins’ birth weight, age and sex, mother's educational level and smoking (before, during and after pregnancy).Primary outcomesThe heritability of behaviour problems and their association with maternal pre-pregnancy weight.ResultsThe genetic analysis suggested that genetic and common environmental factors account for most of the variation in externalising disorders (an ACE model was the most parsimonious with genetic factors (A) explaining 46% (95% CI 33% to 60%) of the variance, common environment (C) explaining 42% (95% CI 27% to 54%) and non-shared environmental factors (E) explaining 13% (95% CI 10% to 16%) of the variance. For internalising problems, a CE model was the most parsimonious model with the common environment explaining 51% (95% CI 44% to 58%) of the variance and non-shared environment explaining 49% (95% CI 42% to 56%) of the variance. Moreover, the regression analysis results suggested that children of overweight mothers showed a trend (OR=1.10, 95% CI 0.58% to 2.06) towards being more aggressive and exhibit externalising behaviours compared to children of normal weight mothers.ConclusionsMaternal pre-pregnancy weight may play a role in children's aggressive behaviour.

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