Maternal Depressive Symptomatology and Parenting Behavior: Exploration of Possible Mediators

Gerdes, Alyson C.; Hoza, Betsy; Arnold, L. Eugene; Pelham, William E.; Swanson, James M.; Wigal, Timothy; Jensen, Peter S.

doi:10.1007/s10802-007-9134-3

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“…This is not surprising given that similar findings emerged for the original version of the PSOC. Specifically, previous literature has demonstrated a negative relationship between parenting efficacy and child externalizing problems, as well as between parenting efficacy and parenting stress (e.g., Gerdes et al 2007;Johnston and Mash 1989). Contrary to our prediction and to findings for the English version of the PSOC, the Spanish translation of the PSOC failed to demonstrate good concurrent validity in that it was unable to reliably distinguish between children displaying clinically significant externalizing behaviors from those who were not displaying such behaviors.…”

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Advancing Our Knowledge of ADHD in Latino Children: Psychometric and Cultural Properties of Spanish-Versions of Parental/Family Functioning Measures

Haack

Gerdes

Schneider

et al. 2010

J Abnorm Child Psychol

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Abstract:The lack of available Spanish versions of assessment measures contributes to insufficient research and underutilization of mental health services for Latino children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Thus, the goal of the current study was to examine the psychometric and cultural properties of several Spanish versions of parental/family functioning measures commonly used in comprehensive ADHD assessments (i.e., the Parenting Sense of Competence Scale, Alabama Parenting Questionnaire, and Confusion, Hubbub, and Order Scale). Participants included 68 Spanish-speaking, Latino parents in Southeast Wisconsin. In general, the Spanish translations of the measures demonstrated good reliability and validity. Furthermore, the psychometrically-sound measures were significantly related to acculturation as predicted, suggesting that the scales are not only psychometrically valid, but also culturally valid for use with Spanish-speaking, Latino families.

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Advancing Our Knowledge of ADHD in Latino Children: Psychometric and Cultural Properties of Spanish-Versions of Parental/Family Functioning Measures

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Gerdes

Schneider

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J Abnorm Child Psychol

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“…Previous research found a positive association between maternal depression and inadequate parenting and poor parent-child interactions. Depressed mothers display less positive and more negative affection toward their children, communicate in few vocalizations, tend to be less responsive, withdraw while interacting with their children, are more hostile and irritable, and use more coercive parenting resulting in child neglect potential (10,11). It is possible that the risk factor of "mental illness" detected at maternity hospitals is different from that at local health centers.…”

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Effects of primary prevention of child abuse that begins during pregnancy and immediately after childbirth

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: Objective : To improve primary prevention of child maltreatment, the association between at-risk parents identified by maternity hospitals and local health centers and intervention outcomes was investigated. Methods : A screening program for primary prevention of child maltreatment has been implemented for parents with children aged 3 years in A Prefecture. At-risk parents are identified at maternity hospitals and local health centers. Public health nurses provide intervention to promote positive parenting through home visits, and referred to child protective centers when they suspect child maltreatment. Results : Between 2009 and 2014, a total of 2,252 new at-risk parents were identified, 956 from maternity hospitals and 1,296 from local health centers. Among these at-risk parents, 356 (15.8% %) were referred to child protective centers for possible child maltreatment, 88 of which came from maternity hospitals and 268 from local health centers. The rate of referral from maternity hospitals was significantly lower than that from local health centers (9.2% % vs. 20.7% %, p 0.001). Conclusions : Identification of at-risk parents during pregnancy and early intervention resulted in a decrease in the rate of referrals to child protective centers. The specific risk factors of "perceived lack of social support", "mental illness" and "teen pregnancy" may be mitigated by early intervention. J. Med. Invest. 64 : 153-159, February, 2017

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“…Maternal parenting stress and locus of control have been found to mediate the relationship between maternal depressive symptomology and parenting behavior, specifically lax parenting (Gerdes et al, 2007), which is problematic for children with ADHD who demand more structure and attention. Additionally, maternal self-esteem, parenting efficacy, and parenting stress mediated the relation between maternal depressive symptoms and overreactive parenting, suggesting that mothers, such as those with ADHD, with poor self-esteem and high levels of parenting stress engage in more overreactive parenting (Gerdes et al, 2007).…”

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“…Other factors not included in the model, such as maternal locus of control, self-esteem, maternal parenting efficacy, and parenting stress also relate to parenting behaviors, as they have been found to mediate the relationship between maternal depressive symptomatology and lax/overreactive parenting (Cinamon, Weisel, & Tzuk, 2007;Gerdes et al, 2007). Moreover, anxiety symptoms uniquely predicted poor monitoring and supervision symptoms among the employed mothers of children with ADHD.…”

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Mothers of Children With ADHD: Does Employment Help?

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O’Brien²

2012

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The current study examined the experiences of a sample of mothers of children with ADHD. Differences between the single and partnered, employed, and unemployed women on the variables of interest were investigated. The contributions of maternal psychological health, employment characteristics, and the marital relationship to the prediction of parenting behaviors were explored. Moreover, the moderating role of employment characteristics on the relationship between maternal psychological health and parenting behaviors was examined. Results showed differences between the single and partnered women on employment characteristics. Maternal psychological health was found to be predictive of poor monitoring and supervision and inconsistent discipline behaviors. Last, flexibility-benefits used was found to moderate the relationship between maternal psychological health and poor monitoring and supervision behaviors. Implications for clinical work and future research directions are discussed.

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Maternal Depressive Symptomatology and Parenting Behavior: Exploration of Possible Mediators

Cited by 92 publications

References 37 publications

Advancing Our Knowledge of ADHD in Latino Children: Psychometric and Cultural Properties of Spanish-Versions of Parental/Family Functioning Measures

Advancing Our Knowledge of ADHD in Latino Children: Psychometric and Cultural Properties of Spanish-Versions of Parental/Family Functioning Measures

Effects of primary prevention of child abuse that begins during pregnancy and immediately after childbirth

Mothers of Children With ADHD: Does Employment Help?

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