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Maternal depression predicts maternal use of corporal punishment in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity

Dong-Won Shin1, Mark A Stein

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 108 Pyung-dong, Jongro-gu, Seoul 110-746, Korea. ntour@unitel.co.kr

Yonsei Medical Journal
|August 30, 2008
PubMed

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Maternal depression is linked to corporal punishment in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Addressing maternal depression is crucial for managing ADHD in children.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Maternal Mental Health

Background:

  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder.
  • Corporal punishment is a prevalent disciplinary method with potential negative outcomes.
  • Maternal mental health, particularly depression, can impact parenting practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between maternal depression and the use of corporal punishment in children diagnosed with ADHD.
  • To determine if maternal depression is a contributing factor to corporal punishment in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Chart review of 91 clinic-referred children with ADHD and their mothers at a psychiatric clinic in Seoul, Korea.
  • Assessment of corporal punishment using the Parent-Child Conflict Tactics Scales (CTSPC).
  • Evaluation of maternal depression using the Beck Depression Inventory.

Main Results:

  • Mothers who employed corporal punishment exhibited significantly higher depression scores compared to those who did not.
  • Maternal depression was found to be a significant predictor of corporal punishment in children with ADHD (Nagelkerke R2 = 0.102, p < 0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Maternal depression is a significant factor contributing to the use of corporal punishment in children with ADHD.
  • Clinical evaluations of children with ADHD should include assessment and management of maternal depression.
  • Targeting maternal depression may help reduce corporal punishment in families with ADHD.
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