The multidimensionality of inter-parental conflict on aggression and mental health among adolescents

Abstract

The research sets out to reveal that multidimensionality of inter-parental conflict is a limitation in the direction of research which suggests that inter-parental conflict is a risk factor to poor mental health and aggression in adolescents. To validate the above assertion, 394 adolescents (227 males; mean age = 15.6, SD = 1.74) were purposively sampled for the study. Two hypotheses were formulated and tested and data were analyzed using the multiple regression analysis and Multivariate Analysis of Variance/Analysis of Variance (MANOVA/ANOVA) statistics. Results indicated that all dimensions of inter-parental conflict and its full scale had a significantly positive correlation with aggression while all dimensions of inter-parental conflict had a significant negative correlation with adolescents’ mental health. Results further showed that all dimensions of inter-parental conflict jointly associated with aggression but only the dimensions of frequency and intensity independently related with aggression. All dimensions of inter-parental conflict jointly related with mental health while intensity, resolution, coping efficacy and self-blame dimensions independently associated with mental health of adolescents. Based on the above, the researchers recommended that the dimensionality of inter-parental conflict should be considered in further research and that intervention programs should aim at promoting positive family relationship, reducing family stress and promoting positive mental health as adolescents grow and develop in the course of time.

The challenges that social care services face in relation to looked after children with neurodevelopmental disorders: A unique insight from a social worker perspective

“…For the parent/carer, the lengthy waiting times for access to the specialist provision required to support vulnerable children require further investigation. The behavioural responses that are associated with a child with an NDD can often create challenging environments for the parent/carer and wider family (Harold, et al., 2013; Olatunji and Idemudia, 2021). Lastly, but more importantly, the study highlights significant questions for further exploration into the future overall well-being of the LAC who has been diagnosed with an NDD or has a suspected NDD.…”

Efikasi diri dalam pengasuhan ditinjau dari struktur keluarga

“…Kondisi ini diduga tidak terlepas dari faktor riwayat lingkungan keluarga. Ibu pada keluarga besar cenderung mendapat campur tangan orang tua/mertua serta dari anggota keluarga lainnya terkait dengan urusan rumah tangga maupun pola asuh terhadap anak, partisipasi atau keterlibatan yang berlebihan dari anggota keluarga lain yang memicu konflik dapat menyebabkan stres emosional ibu pada keluarga besar (Andayani, 2000;Hsieh dkk., 2009;Olatunji & Idemudia, 2021;Onwuasoanya, 2006;Sevigny & Loutzenhiser, 2009;Haryanti & Sumarno (2014)). Dibutuhkan efikasi diri dalam pengasuhan tinggi agar kesejahteraan anak dapat terjaga (Salo dkk., 2022).…”

Character Education and Friendship on Students’ Self-Esteem

“…In a family that emphasizes strong personality grows, children grow comfortably and have selfworth (Shek et al, 2021). Psychological well-being of adolescents is present in families that emphasize warmth and positive character building in their homes (Cooper et al, 2019;Golombok et al, 2017;Olatunji & Idemudia, 2021). On the other hand, adolescents who show low self-esteem and lack of harmony in their relationships are more often found in families with poorer character education (Olatunji & Idemudia, 2021;Saurabh & Ranjan, 2020).…”

“…Psychological well-being of adolescents is present in families that emphasize warmth and positive character building in their homes (Cooper et al, 2019;Golombok et al, 2017;Olatunji & Idemudia, 2021). On the other hand, adolescents who show low self-esteem and lack of harmony in their relationships are more often found in families with poorer character education (Olatunji & Idemudia, 2021;Saurabh & Ranjan, 2020). Some studies (Angelhoff et al, 2021;García et al, 2019) found that adolescents with antisocial and withdrawal behavior because of low self-esteem tend to have problems in social life (Garcia et al, 2020;Martínez et al, 2021).…”