Parental aggravation may tell more about a child’s mental/behavioral health than Adverse Childhood Experiences: Using the 2016 National Survey of Children’s Health

Suh, Bin; Luthar, Suniya S.

doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2019.104330

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“…These factors bode ill not just for the parents but also for children. Across sociodemographic groups, chronically stressed parents can be seen by children as unavailable or harsh; in turn, such negative childhood family experiences are associated with significant adjustment problems (Luthar, Ebbert, & Kumar, 2020): NASEM, 2019; Suh & Luthar, 2020. Stress in both mothers and fathers can exacerbate risks for their own psychological problems including anxiety and depression (Ellison et al, 2016;Goodman & Garber, 2017). Also threatened is the quality of marriages, increasing risk for conflict and even divorce (Birditt et al, 2017).…”

Section: Has Youth and Aces: The Need For Focused Researchmentioning

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Adverse childhood experiences among youth from high-achieving schools: Appraising vulnerability processes toward fostering resilience.

Luthar¹,

Ciciolla²,

Suh³

2021

American Psychologist

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Among youth from high-achieving schools, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) were examined in relation to (a) internalizing and externalizing symptoms in adolescence (n ϭ 527), and (b) symptoms plus psychiatric diagnoses-based on multiple annual interviews-in adulthood (n ϭ 316). Also examined were associations for a "Proxy ACEs" (P-ACEs) measure, containing items similar to those on standard ACEs measures without reference to abuse or neglect. Rates of ACEs were comparable with those in other studies; most commonly endorsed were perceived parental depression followed by aspects of emotional neglect. Groups exposed to zero, 1, 2, 3, and 4ϩ ACEs differed on symptoms in adulthood, with small to moderate effect sizes; in parallel comparisons of P-ACEs groups on Grade 12 symptoms, differences had large effect sizes. In relation to psychiatric diagnoses, comparisons with the zero ACEs group showed that groups with 1, 2, 3 ACEs, versus 4ϩ ACES, respectively, had twofold and over fivefold greater odds of having any lifetime diagnosis. The odds for internalizing diagnoses specifically were 2-6 times greater for individuals with 1, 2, and 3 ACEs, and 12 times greater for those reporting 4 ACEs. Remarkably, Grade 12 reports of 2, 3, and 4ϩ P-ACEs were linked to 2-3 times greater odds of a psychiatric disorder in adulthood, and 3-6 times greater odds for internalizing diagnoses specifically. In the future, assessments of ACEs and P-ACEs could facilitate early detection of problems among HAS students, informing interventions to mitigate vulnerability processes and promote resilience among these youth and their families. Public Significance StatementYouth at high-achieving schools are known to be an "at-risk" group, and this article shows links between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and elevated risk for psychiatric disorders in adulthood. Most strikingly, individuals with four or more ACEs had 12 times greater odds of developing diagnoses of depression or anxiety, as compared with those with no ACEs. Results carry substantive implications for future prevention and intervention, as many of this demographic of youth and parents can be reluctant to seek help for burgeoning distress.

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Section: Has Youth and Aces: The Need For Focused Researchmentioning

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Adverse childhood experiences among youth from high-achieving schools: Appraising vulnerability processes toward fostering resilience.

Luthar¹,

Ciciolla²,

Suh³

2021

American Psychologist

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“…It is particularly important to note that parental aggravation had a significant indirect effect, explaining the link between intergenerational transmission of depression across all three family structures (e.g., married, cohabiting, and single‐mother families). Suh and Luthar (2020) suggested that researchers and practitioners should focus on parental aggravation rather than adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), as parents' negative feelings or attitudes around parenting can have stronger links with children's mental and behavioural health among children at risk. Additionally, parental aggravation is a critical factor for children and families, as it is likely to be more amenable to change via interventions.…”

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“…As a result, depressed mothers are less likely to show warmth and be receptive (Cohn et al, 1990; Vilsaint et al, 2013; Yeh et al, 2016), which, in turn, may elevate the risk of a child's developing depression. Particularly, as children of younger age are susceptible to their caregivers, parental aggravation can be a significant risk factor for children's mental and behavioural health (Suh & Luthar, 2020). Consequently, parental aggravation may explain the mechanism of maternal depression and the increased risk of emotional instability in children (Goodman & Garber, 2017; Wilson & Durbin, 2010).…”

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The role of parental aggravation in the intergenerational transmission of depression across different family structures

Park,

Thor,

Yang

2023

Child & Family Social Work

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This study examined the role of parental aggravation in the pathway from maternal depression to child depression in different family structures. While studies have extensively examined the transmission of maternal depressive symptoms to children, there is still a limited emphasis on potential contributors, such as parental aggravation. Meanwhile, cohabiting and single‐parent families are more vulnerable to multiple risk factors than married families. Using a large national longitudinal dataset, this study examined the indirect effect of parental aggravation on the association between maternal depression and child depression among married, cohabiting and single‐mother families. Secondary data analysis was performed using multigroup mediation analysis on three waves from the Future of Families and Child Wellbeing Studies (n = 3 117). The study results show that only in cohabiting households did maternal depression have a direct association with child depression. Furthermore, in married, cohabiting and single‐mother families, parental aggravation had indirect effects on the association between maternal depression and child depression. Implications for social work professionals to address the mental health of parents and children from non‐traditional families are discussed.

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“…Further, parental aggravation or negative feelings around parenting has been highlighted as a significant factor as it is directly linked to child maltreatment (Mikolajczak et al, 2018 ). Therefore, it is important to pay attention to aggravation in parenting as it can be enhanced without appropriate support (Suh & Luthar, 2020 ). AAPI families as a racial minority group may face struggles caused by various structural factors (e.g., poverty, language barrier, racial discrimination) that may place parents or caregivers at an elevated risk of maltreating their children.…”

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Child Maltreatment in Asian American and Pacific Islander Families: The Roles of Economic Hardship and Parental Aggravation

Thor

Yang

Park

2022

Int. Journal on Child Malt.

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Parents face various stressors in their daily lives, and their child discipline practices are likely to be affected by the stressors. Existing research suggests that parental stress is a significant contributor to child maltreatment, but more research is needed, particularly among Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) families. This study examined the relationship between economic hardship and aggravation in parenting and three types of child maltreatment (i.e., psychological aggression, physical assault, and neglect) in AAPI families through secondary data analysis of a longitudinal de-identified data set. This study analyzed a sample size of 146 AAPI children, with mothers as the primary caregiver. Economic hardship was positively associated with psychological aggression ( β = 3.104, p < .01) and physical assault ( β = 1.803, p < .05). Aggravation in parenting was positively associated with neglect ( β = 0.884, p < .05). The findings suggest that AAPI parents are more likely to use certain child maltreatment methods when they experience specific stressors. Researchers and practitioners should consider the various stressors that AAPI families face and how other social or economic challenges can compound these stressors.

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Parental aggravation may tell more about a child’s mental/behavioral health than Adverse Childhood Experiences: Using the 2016 National Survey of Children’s Health

Cited by 20 publications

References 31 publications

Adverse childhood experiences among youth from high-achieving schools: Appraising vulnerability processes toward fostering resilience.

Adverse childhood experiences among youth from high-achieving schools: Appraising vulnerability processes toward fostering resilience.

The role of parental aggravation in the intergenerational transmission of depression across different family structures

Child Maltreatment in Asian American and Pacific Islander Families: The Roles of Economic Hardship and Parental Aggravation

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