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Alina Morawska1, Emma Thompson
1Parenting and Family Support Centre, School of Psychology, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Qld 4072, Australia. alina@psy.uq.edu.au
The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
|February 18, 2009
Summary
Parenting conflict significantly impacts child emotional and behavioral problems more than general marital issues. The Parent Problem Checklist (PPC) demonstrates reliable and valid psychometric properties for assessing these issues.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Family Studies
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Marital conflict is a known stressor for children.
- The specific impact of parenting conflict on child outcomes requires further elucidation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To validate the psychometric properties of the Parent Problem Checklist (PPC).
- To assess the predictive contribution of child-rearing conflict to child problems.
Main Methods:
- Evaluated psychometric properties of the PPC in a sample of 200 parents.
- Examined relationships between marital conflict, parenting conflict, and child emotional/behavioral problems (ages 2-16).
Main Results:
- The PPC exhibited good reliability and validity.
- Parenting conflict was a stronger predictor of child outcomes than general marital conflict or marital satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight the significant role of parenting conflict in child development.
- Implications for clinical practice in addressing child difficulties stemming from parenting conflict.
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