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  • Developmental Psychology
  • Family Studies
  • Behavioral Science

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  • Parenting behaviors often exhibit continuity across generations.
  • Understanding the mechanisms driving intergenerational parenting transmission is crucial for family interventions.
  • Previous research suggests direct and indirect pathways may link grandparenting (G1) and parenting (G2) styles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the mechanisms underlying intergenerational continuities in parenting behavior.
  • To examine the mediating roles of adult children's externalizing behaviors and academic attainment in parenting transmission.
  • To test whether these mediating pathways persist after controlling for reciprocal influences between generations.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective, longitudinal study design involving three generations (G1 mothers, G2 adults, G3 children).
  • Data collected from 187 G2 adults during their adolescence and early adulthood, their G1 mothers during G2's adolescence, and G3 children during the preschool years.
  • Utilized both observational and self-report measures to assess parenting behaviors, externalizing behaviors, and academic attainment.

Main Results:

  • A direct relationship was found between G1 and G2 harsh parenting, and between G1 and G2 positive parenting.
  • G2 externalizing behavior significantly mediated the link between G1 and G2 harsh parenting.
  • G2 academic attainment significantly mediated the link between G1 and G2 positive parenting, with pathways remaining significant after controlling for reciprocal influences.

Conclusions:

  • Intergenerational parenting continuity is influenced by specific mediating factors related to the adult child's characteristics.
  • Externalizing behaviors in adult children play a key role in transmitting harsh parenting, while academic attainment transmits positive parenting.
  • The findings highlight the complex interplay of factors contributing to parenting patterns across generations.