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Intergenerational and partner influences on fathers' negative discipline.
Deborah M Capaldi1, Katherine C Pears, David C R Kerr
1Oregon Social Learning Center, 10 Shelton McMurphey Blvd., Eugene, OR 97401-4928, USA. deborahc@oslc.org
Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology
|September 28, 2007
Summary
Fathers
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Family Studies
- Criminology
Background:
- Parenting practices show modest intergenerational links, implying other factors influence parenting.
- Understanding influences on fathers' discipline is crucial for child development.
- The Oregon Youth Study provides a unique cross-generational dataset.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine predictors of fathers' negative discipline practices in at-risk men.
- To test a dynamic developmental systems model of problematic family functioning.
- To identify key social and familial influences on intergenerational parenting.
Main Methods:
- Prospective, cross-generational study design.
- Path modeling analysis of longitudinal data.
- Focus on fathers' harsh and poor discipline with young children.
Main Results:
- Fathers' negative discipline was predicted by partners' problem behaviors (substance use, antisocial behavior).
- Previous negative discipline from own parents also predicted current harsh discipline.
- Key factors controlled included men's problem behavior, paternal age, and socioeconomic status.
Conclusions:
- Intergenerational transmission of parenting is complex, influenced by partner behavior and family context.
- Focusing on influence dynamics across parents is vital for understanding and improving parenting.
- Early intervention should consider both individual and relational factors in fathers' discipline.
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