scholarly journals To the Problem of Parental Procrastination in Interaction with Children

2020 ◽  
pp. 90-110
Author(s):  
A.V. Zobkov ◽  

The practice of psychological counseling with adults who have children, and psychological work with children shows that the postponement of kid things by parents occurs often. As a result of procrastination of parents in interaction with children (parental procrastination) there are negative psychological consequences for parents and children. In psychological science, much attention is paid to the problem of human procrastination, but the procrastination of parents in the interaction of children is not studied. Available studies consider the parent-child relationship only as a cause of procrastination of the child. The article raises the problem of studying procrastination of a parent in interaction with a child (parental procrastination). The psychological features of general procrastination and parental procrastination are compared. Parental procrastination is associated with specific time intervals that require specific actions from the parent. They consciously tolerate interaction with the child often hiding behind objec-tive circumstances. Adults understand the negative consequences of procrastination, such as changing relationships with the child, reducing the level of trust of the child to them, subjective discomfort caused by understanding the negative consequences of procrastination for the child. Analyzing scientific data on the problem of General human procrastination, we develop and justify an approach to the study of parental procrastination. Procrastination is associated with a violation of self-regulation. Violation of self-regulation activities requires: a) the study of self-procrastinate parents, motivation, personality traits, emotional-volitional and cognitive spheres of personality, unconscious mental mechanisms of self-regulation; b) define the relationship of personal characteristics with the characteristics of goal setting (planning), assessment of internal and external conditions of activity (modeling), programming their actions, evaluation of the result, correction of actions and approval of the goal. Considering parental procrastination as a particular psychological problem, it is proposed: a) to consider it in connection with sociological characteristics (family composition, age characteristics of family members), family traditions, experience of family life of parents (number of marriages), etc.; b) through the system of human relations (to oneself, to others, to business; parent-child relations, intergenerational relations). The methodological unity of the categories "attitude" and "self-regulation" of activity allows us to create a holistic theoretical model of the study of parental procrastination. The model is presented in the conclusion of the article in a structure form. The analysis allows outlining the directions of psychological counseling work with procrastinating parents: work on taking responsibility for decisions in their vital activity; formation of self-regulation skills of activity; formation of emotional regulation skills.

Author(s):  
Rina D. Eiden

The chapter highlights results from the Buffalo Longitudinal Study, which began in infancy and was guided by a developmental cascade model. The chapter discusses the importance of the co-occurrence of parent alcohol problems with depression and antisocial behavior beginning in early childhood, and how these parental risks in infancy may predict the quality of parent–child interactions and infant–parent attachment. These processes in early childhood may set the stage for one of the most salient developmental issues at preschool age—the development of self-regulation. Together, the parent–child relationship and child self-regulation may predict one of the most clearly established pathways to adolescence substance use disorders—continuity of externalizing problems from childhood to adolescence. Finally, this chapter presents results from a developmental cascade model from infancy to adolescence, with implications for development of preventive interventions for adolescent substance use disorders.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marek Wypych ◽  
Marc N. Potenza

Self-regulation (SR) is an important human function that relates to quality of life in multiple domains including mental health. Previous studies have found important correlates of low SR including impulsivity and poor emotional regulation; however, underpinnings of low SR are incompletely understood. Individuals low in SR frequently engage in maladaptive behaviors (substance abuse, procrastination, etc.) despite negative consequences. This phenomenon suggests that impaired learning from errors and punishments may be important mechanisms underlying low SR. Consistently, previous studies observed impaired error processing in a wide spectrum of individuals with low SR and impaired learning from errors and punishments in SR-related disorders. We also note a possible role for poor emotional regulation and refer to concepts suggesting that engaging in maladaptive behaviors may serve as short term emotion regulation strategies aimed at avoiding or alleviating negative affect. We speculate on transdiagnostic factors underlying poor SR. We propose that impaired error processing (possibly related to striatal functioning) may prevent subjects with low SR from learning from errors and punishments and thus learning better SR skills or tendencies. Additionally, impaired coping in emotionally challenging situations, possibly related to prefrontal-cortical functioning, may lead to maladaptive avoidance. Moreover, maladaptive behaviors may be reinforced by the temporary decreases in negative affect and rewarding values of behaviors. Given existing knowledge gaps, we call for more extensive research and describe possible directions and challenges for future studies.


2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marieke van den Tooren ◽  
Bart Van de Ven ◽  
Jan de Jonge ◽  
Peter Vlerick

A closer look at the Demand-Induced Strain Compensation Model: the role of match, functional self-regulation and personal characteristics A closer look at the Demand-Induced Strain Compensation Model: the role of match, functional self-regulation and personal characteristics The Demand-Induced Strain Compensation (DISC) Model is a theoretical model for work stress and work motivation that aims to explain positive and negative consequences of the work environment on employee health and well-being. The model focusses on two crucial components of the work environment: job demands and job resources. The underlying principles of the DISC Model (multidimensionality, triple match, compensation, balance and functional self-regulation) and their validity and generalizability were studied in two doctoral theses. Further, possible expansions of the DISC Model, by investigating the role of personal characteristics (active coping style and regulatory focus), were studied as well. The current article summarizes both theses and, in this way, provides a state-of-the-art overview of theoretical and empirical research on the DISC Model. Empirical support was found for the triple-match principle which states that moderating effects will occur most often when there is a match between the type of job demand, the type of job resource and the type of work outcome under study. In addition, support was found for the functional self-regulation principle, whereas partial support was found for the added value of an active coping style. Based on the results, theoretical and practical implications are provided and future research lines are suggested.


2021 ◽  
pp. 003288552110481
Author(s):  
David A. McLeod ◽  
Angela B. Pharris ◽  
Susan Marcus-Mendoza ◽  
Rachael A. M. Winkles ◽  
Rachel Chapman ◽  
...  

Incarceration impacts families by disrupting routine attachment, creating negative consequences for both the parent and child. This article examines the use of an intervention videoing incarcerated parents reading to their children and then delivering those videos to improve child outcomes. Using a mixed-methods approach, a total of 587 surveys were completed by program participants and analyzed for parental perceptions of the program effectiveness. The intervention appeared to increase the frequency of correspondence between the parent and child, improved the sense of parent-child relationship, and increased a sense of involvement, attachment, and connectedness.


2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (8) ◽  
pp. 1104-1122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nele Havermans ◽  
An Katrien Sodermans ◽  
Koen Matthijs

The increase in shared residential arrangements is driven by the belief that it is in the best interest of the child. The maintenance of contact between child and parents can mitigate negative consequences of separation. However, selection mechanisms may account for a positive relationship between shared residential arrangements and child outcomes. This study examines the association between children’s residential arrangements and their school engagement, focusing on the parent–child relationship as a mediator and selection mechanisms. Structural equation models are performed on a sample of 973 secondary school pupils with separated parents from the Leuven Adolescents and Families Study (LAFS; 2008-2011). The results suggest that more parental time is related with a better parent–child relationship, and this leads indirectly to higher school engagement. However, shared residence may also have negative consequences for children and is certainly not the only residential arrangement in which children have a good relationship with both parents.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marek Wypych ◽  
Marc N. Potenza

Self-regulation (SR) relates to quality of life in multiple domains. Previous studies have found important correlates of low SR including impulsivity and poor emotional regulation; however, underpinnings of low SR are incompletely understood.Individuals low in SR frequently engage in maladaptive behaviors (substance abuse, procrastination, etc.) despite negative consequences. This suggests that impaired learning from errors and punishments may be important mechanisms underlying low SR. Consistently, previous studies observed impaired error processing and learning from errors and punishments in SR-related disorders. We speculate on transdiagnostic factors underlying poor SR. Impaired error processing (possibly related to striatal functioning) may prevent subjects with low SR from learning from errors and punishments and thus learning better SR . Additionally, impaired coping in emotionally challenging situations, possibly related to prefrontal-cortical functioning, may lead to maladaptive avoidance. Moreover, maladaptive behaviors may be reinforced by temporary decreases in negative affect and rewarding values of behaviors.Given existing knowledge gaps, we call for more extensive research and describe possible directions and challenges for future studies.


2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-122
Author(s):  
G.A. Vartanyan ◽  
S.V. Gorbatov

Studies of aggressive behavior of teenagers and sexual aggression in particular in the last time are particularly relevant and valuable in modern society. This is confirmed by the data of criminological statistics, according to which the rate of minor crime in the Russian Federation in recent years has virtually the same range. A comprehensive study of the person of a minor convicted of violent crimes of a sexual nature (personal characteristics, characteristics of sexual identity and parent-child relationship) on the basis of comparative analysis with a group of teenagers convicted of the crime of mercenary-violent type, and a group of students emerging in socially favourable environment, enabled them to identify some distinctive features. The obtained results allow to suggest a possible mutual influence of personal characteristics and characteristics of sexual identity with the peculiarities of child-parent relationships in a group of juveniles convicted for violent crimes of a sexual nature.


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