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Family functioning, perceived control, and anxiety: a mediational model.

Natalie G Ballash1, Michelle K Pemble, Wayne M Usui

  • 1Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of Louisville, KY 40292, USA.

Journal of Anxiety Disorders
|July 12, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Sense of control mediates the link between family environment and anxiety in young adults. This finding highlights the importance of control beliefs in understanding anxiety development within family dynamics.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Anxiety disorders are prevalent, with family interactions playing a significant role in their development.
  • Control beliefs have been identified as a key factor in anxious families.
  • Understanding the sequential relationship between family functioning, control, and anxiety is crucial for developing effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of sense of control as a mediator or moderator between perceived family environment and anxiety in young adults.
  • To examine the sequential relationship between family functioning, control beliefs, and anxiety.
  • To contribute to the theoretical understanding of anxiety development within a family context.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 364 undergraduates completed self-report measures including the Family Assessment Device (FAD), Anxiety Control Questionnaire (ACQ), and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI).

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  • Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to test both mediating and moderating models.
  • Demographic information was also collected to characterize the sample.

    • Main Results:

    • Sense of control significantly mediated the relationship between aspects of family functioning and anxiety.
    • No significant moderating effects of control were found between family environment and anxiety.
    • The findings suggest that family environment influences anxiety through its impact on an individual's sense of control.

    Conclusions:

    • Sense of control acts as a crucial mediator in the pathway from family functioning to anxiety in young adults.
    • Interventions aimed at enhancing a sense of control may be beneficial in reducing anxiety related to family dynamics.
    • Future research should explore developmental trajectories and specific family interaction patterns influencing control beliefs and anxiety.