Can parenting practices predict externalizing behavior problems among children with hearing impairment?

Abstract

Objective: To identify possible differences in the level of externalizing behavior problems among children with and without hearing impairment and determine whether any relationship exists between this type of problem and parenting practices. Methods: The Behavior Assessment System for Children was used to evaluate externalizing variables in a sample of 118 boys and girls divided into two matched groups: 59 with hearing disorders and 59 normal-hearing controls. Results: Significant between-group differences were found in hyperactivity, behavioral problems, and externalizing problems, but not in aggression. Significant differences were also found in various aspects of parenting styles. A model for predicting externalizing behavior problems was constructed, achieving a predicted explained variance of 50%. Conclusion: Significant differences do exist between adaptation levels in children with and without hearing impairment. Parenting style also plays an important role.

Study of the Differential Consequences of Neglect and Poverty on Adaptive and Maladaptive Behavior in Children

“…As was mentioned earlier, and in accordance with the findings of Barnett et al [31] and English et al [32], the two key factors in neglect are (a) the inability of the responsible adult to provide for the child's basic physical needs, and (b) lack of supervision. These shortcomings are, precisely, the main key to interpreting the present results, which are concurrent with research about parental styles and behavior problems that a lack of supervision or limits inside the family predicts externalizing behavior problems [68,69].…”