Measuring outcomes for children: Early parenting experiences, conflict, maladjustment, and depression in adulthood

Risk and protective factors for depressive symptomatology among a community sample of adolescents and young adults

“…Problems with parents is an expected perception for young people given the process of individuation occurring at this time and the association is consistent with the literature that highlights the importance of family life in shaping young people's mental health. [31][32][33] While there is evidence that inter ventions with families are beneficial in relation to y ounger children's well-being, the evidence is less clear in relation to the benefits of these programs for depressed adolescents and young adults. 34 Consequently, the development and piloting of appropriate interventions for families with adolescents need to be carefully evaluated and these efforts will need to consider the realities of moder n family circumstances such as dual employment, single-parent families and blended families.…”

Parental rearing style as a predictor of attachment and psychosocial adjustment during young adulthood

“…First, young adulthood marks a period of change in the nature of an individual’s attachment and social relationships (Fraley & Davies, 1997). Second, Buchanan and Brinke (1998) argue that parental rearing styles underscore changes to individuals’ attachment style and subsequent psychosocial adjustment. A broad conceptualisation of psychosocial adjustment was implemented in the present research to capture qualities of social relationships (assessed as romantic relationship satisfaction and friendship quality) and social skills (assessed as self-esteem and social competence).…”

Emotional and Behavioural Problems in Childhood and Distress in Adult Life: Risk and Protective Factors

“…This study used measures which have been identified [43, 44] as risk and protective factors. In accordance to Bronfenbrenner's [44] paradigm, these reflect factors from different ‘ecological’ domains, (i.e.…”