Relationships between parenting styles and risk behaviors in adolescent health: an integrative literature review

Abstract

Research over the past 20 years suggests that the quality of the parent-adolescent relationship significantly affects the development of risk behaviors in adolescent health. The purpose of this paper is to present a review of studies published between 1996-2007 143Adolescence is a critical period for the development of healthy behaviors and lifestyles.Findings from numerous studies over the past 20 years suggest that the quality of the parent-adolescent relationship has significant impact on the development or prevention of risky adolescent health behaviors (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8) .Although there are many behaviors that might be unhealthy dietary behaviors; and physical inactivity (9) .

Parent–child connectedness and communication in relation to alcohol, tobacco and drug use in adolescence: An integrative review of the literature

“…They have recently received increased attention in social science; are highly relevant to current policy which prioritises early intervention within the context of the family (Jackson, Haw, & Frank, 2011;Scottish Government, 2008); and have been promoted in prevention programmes (Mares, van der Vorst, Engels, & Lichtwarck-Aschoff, 2011;van der Vorst, Burk, & Engels, 2010). While other parenting and nonparenting factors might be important, the purpose of this review was to examine PCC and communication as these factors are core elements of good parenting and are amenable to change via family-based interventions (DeVore & Ginsburg, 2005;Jackson et al, 2011;Newman, Harrison, Dashiff, & Davies, 2008). Furthermore, gaining a greater understanding of these protective factors can influence future parenting interventions to delay or reduce adolescent substance use.…”

Estilos parentais como fator de proteção ao consumo de tabaco entre adolescentes brasileiros

“…Many types of behavior of adolescent children are influenced by the style of their parents, including academic performance, risky sexual behavior, and the use of drugs, including tobacco 12,13,14,15,16,17 .…”

Violence and Unintentional Injuries Among School Students Aged 15 - 19 Years in Jordan

“…Violence and unintentional injuries are two of the interrelated areas of vulnerability (2,3), which have substantial impact on the health of adolescents (4). Adolescents are more likely to engage in risk-taking behaviors compared to younger children or adults due to many developmental, emotional, and social factors such as lacking adult monitoring and support, and feeling of independence (5).…”