Parental caregiving and child externalizing behavior in nonclinical samples: a meta-analysis

Rothbaum, F; Weisz, JR

HERO ID

1578418

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1994

Language

English

PMID

8078975

HERO ID 1578418
In Press No
Year 1994
Title Parental caregiving and child externalizing behavior in nonclinical samples: a meta-analysis
Authors Rothbaum, F; Weisz, JR
Journal Psychological Bulletin
Volume 116
Issue 1
Page Numbers 55-74
Abstract A meta-analysis of 47 studies was used to shed light on inconsistencies in the concurrent association between parental caregiving and child externalizing behavior. Parent-child associations were strongest when the measure of caregiving relied on observations or interviews, as opposed to questionnaires, and when the measure tapped combinations of parent behaviors (patterns), as opposed to single behaviors. Stronger parent-child associations were also found for older than for younger children, and for mothers than for fathers. Finally, externalizing was more strongly linked to parental caregiving for boys than for girls, especially among preadolescents and their mothers. The meta-analysis helps account for inconsistencies in findings across previous studies and supports theories emphasizing reciprocity of parent and child behavior.
Pmid 8078975
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