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Mothers with hostile, Type A predisposing child-rearing practices
K Räikkönen1, L Keltikangas-Järvinen
1Department of Psychology, University of Helsinki, Finland.
The Journal of Genetic Psychology
|September 1, 1992
Summary
Finnish mothers exhibiting Type A behavior and those with lower socioeconomic status were more likely to use hostile child-rearing practices. These practices, including ignoring and punishing children, are linked to Type A behavior development in offspring.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Hostile child-rearing practices are linked to Type A behavior in children.
- Understanding maternal factors influencing these practices is crucial for early intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify characteristics of Finnish mothers employing hostile child-rearing practices.
- To explore the relationship between maternal Type A behavior, sociodemographic factors, and hostile parenting.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 924 Finnish mothers assessing child-rearing practices.
- Analysis of maternal Type A behavior and sociodemographic variables (occupation, education, age).
Main Results:
- Maternal Type A behavior significantly increased the likelihood of hostile child-rearing.
- Low occupational status, low educational level, and young maternal age were associated with hostile parenting.
- Mothers of boys reported more hostile practices than mothers of girls.
Conclusions:
- Maternal psychological traits and socioeconomic background are key predictors of hostile child-rearing.
- Targeted support for mothers exhibiting Type A behavior and facing socioeconomic challenges may mitigate hostile parenting.
- Gender differences in reported hostile practices warrant further investigation.