scholarly journals The Moderating Role of Parenting Dimensions in the Association between Traditional or Cyberbullying Victimization and Mental Health among Adolescents of Different Sexual Orientation

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 2867
Author(s):  
Ann DeSmet ◽  
Maddalena Rodelli ◽  
Michel Walrave ◽  
Gwendolyn Portzky ◽  
Eva Dumon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Autonomy Support ◽  
Psychological Control ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Cyberbullying Victimization ◽  
Parenting Dimensions ◽  
Heterosexual Youth ◽  
Moderating Role

Cyberbullying victimization is associated with mental health problems and reported to occur more in nonheterosexual orientation youth (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning (LGBQ)) than among heterosexual youth. Parental support may protect against mental health problems after being victimized, but nonsupportive parental influences may also exacerbate harm. This study investigated whether parenting dimensions (autonomy support, psychological control) moderated the associations between bullying victimization and mental health problems among heterosexual and LGBQ adolescents. An anonymous survey was completed by 1037 adolescents (M age = 15.2 ± 1.9, 50% female). Regression analyses examined associations between victimization, sexual orientation, and mental health problems, and investigated the moderating role of parenting. Both forms of victimization were associated with higher mental health problems. LGBQ youth experienced more depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation than heterosexual youth. Lower levels of parental psychological control and higher levels of autonomy support were related to having fewer mental health problems. However, perceived autonomy support appeared less protective when adolescents experienced more frequent victimization. Moreover, parental psychological control was related to heightened risk for suicidal plans specifically among LGBQ youth and also exacerbated the association between cyberbullying victimization and stress among LGBQ youth. These findings underscore the need to address parenting in whole-school antibullying and mental health promotion programs.

scholarly journals A Lot of Warmth and a Bit of Control? How Parenting Mediates the Relationship Between Parental Personality and Their Children’s Mental Health Problems

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Cohrdes ◽  
Kristin Göbel
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Control ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Children’S Mental Health ◽  
Children's Mental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Parental Personality ◽  
Parenting Behaviour

AbstractResearch has identified parental personality and parenting behaviour as important contributors to healthy child development. However, indirect associations are largely unknown. The current study aimed to investigate the mediating role of parenting dimension relations between parental personality and adolescent mental health problems. The cross-sectional sample included 4258 German adolescents (48.7% male, 11–17 years) and one parent who participated in a national health survey (KiGGS Wave 2). The results underline and extend previous indications of direct associations between parental personality and their children’s mental health problems by highlighting the adverse role of neuroticism. Furthermore, new insights are added regarding the mediating roles of parenting dimensions (i.e., warmth, behavioural control, and psychological control). Future efforts and parent-focused prevention programmes should be extended by parental personality to identify maladaptive parenting behaviour and thus contribute to the development of their children’s mental health.

Social networking sites and mental health problems in adolescents: The mediating role of cyberbullying victimization

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (8) ◽  
pp. 1021-1027 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Sampasa-Kanyinga ◽  
H.A. Hamilton
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Cyberbullying Victimization

AbstractBackgroundPrevious research has suggested an association between the use of social networking sites (SNSs) and mental health problems such as psychological distress, suicidal ideation and attempts in adolescents. However, little is known about the factors that might mediate these relationships. The present study examined the link between the use of social networking sites and psychological distress, suicidal ideation and suicide attempts, and tested the mediating role of cyberbullying victimization on these associations in adolescents.MethodsThe sample consisted of a group of 11-to-20-year-old individuals (n = 5126, 48% females; mean ± SD age: 15.2 ± 1.9 years) who completed the mental health portion of the Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OSDUHS) in 2013. Multiple logistic regression analyses were used to test the mediation models.ResultsAfter adjustment for age, sex, ethnicity, subjective socioeconomic status (SES), and parental education, use of SNSs was associated with psychological distress (adjusted odds ratio, 95% confidence interval = 2.03, 1.22–3.37), suicidal ideation (3.44, 1.54–7.66) and attempts (5.10, 1.45–17.88). Cyberbullying victimization was found to fully mediate the relationships between the use of SNSs with psychological distress and attempts; whereas, it partially mediated the link between the use of SNSs and suicidal ideation.ConclusionFindings provide supporting evidence that addressing cyberbullying victimization and the use of SNSs among adolescents may help reduce the risk of mental health problems.

scholarly journals The association of healthy lifestyle behaviors with mental health indicators among adolescents of different family affluence

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Maenhout ◽  
Carmen Peuters ◽  
Greet Cardon ◽  
Sofie Compernolle New ◽  
Geert Crombez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Family Affluence ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Moderating Role

Abstract Background Healthy lifestyles may contribute to better mental health, which is particularly important in adolescence, an age at which half of all mental health problems first occur. This association may be even more relevant in adolescents of low family affluence, who show more mental health problems, as well as more unhealthy lifestyles. This study investigated healthy lifestyle behaviors, namely sufficient sleep and physical activity, daily breakfast intake, low levels of alcohol use or smoking, in relation to mental health and symptoms of mental health problems (feelings of depression, anxiety, stress and self-esteem) among adolescents from different family affluence. Furthermore, the moderating role of family affluence was examined in those relations. Methods Adolescents aged 12-18y were recruited via a random sample of schools in Flanders, Belgium. A total of 1037 adolescents participated (M age=15.2, 49.8% female). Independent samples t-tests, Mann Whitney U-tests and χ²-tests determined the differences in healthy lifestyle behaviors and mental health indicators between adolescents of low-medium and high family affluence. Regression analyses assessed the association between healthy lifestyles and mental health outcomes and the moderating role of family affluence. Results All healthy lifestyle behaviors were associated with at least one mental health outcome, with the exception of alcohol consumption. Adolescents from low-medium family affluence had lower levels of physical activity, less often took breakfast, had lower levels of alcohol consumption and reported lower self-esteem than adolescents from high family affluence. The results showed no moderating effect of family affluence for the association between healthy lifestyle and mental health . Conclusion These findings support the value of integrating healthy lifestyle behaviors in interventions for mental health promotion, for both youth of low-medium and high family affluence.

Early detection of risk-taking, self-harming, and suicidal behaviour

2021 ◽  
pp. 429-436
Author(s):  
Corinna Reichl ◽  
Michael Kaess
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Suicidal Behaviour ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Developmental Trajectories ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Risk Markers

This text outlines the role of risk-taking and self-harming behaviours in the development and detection of suicidal behaviour and mental health problems among adolescents. Risk-taking and self-harming behaviours are observable symptoms for underlying problems of emotion regulation, impulse control or interpersonal relationships and are sensitive risk markers for early detection of developmental trajectories of suicidal behaviour and mental health problems. Due to their easy accessibility and their sensitive prediction of mental health problems, risk-taking and self-harming behaviours have been included into programmes screening for adolescents at risk of suicidal behaviour in the general population. The principles and findings of those screening programmes are discussed. Professional screenings are time consuming for participants and create costs for the healthcare system, thus, longitudinal studies are needed to test whether screening programmes are effective in reducing suicidal behaviour among adolescents.

The Potential Role of Resilience Education for Preventing Mental Health Problems for College Students

2013 ◽  
Vol 43 (12) ◽  
pp. 538-544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa E. DeRosier ◽  
Ellen Frank ◽  
Victor Schwartz ◽  
Kevin A. Leary
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Students ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems
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