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Jakob Smári1, Davíð Rúrik Martinsson1, Hjalti Einarsson1
1Department of Psychology, University of Iceland, Iceland.
Scandinavian Journal of Psychology
|June 30, 2010
Summary
Parental overprotection and impulsivity are linked to inflated responsibility and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms. Their interaction suggests parenting styles and impulsivity significantly influence OCD development in young adults.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Inflated responsibility is a core feature of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
- Parenting styles, particularly overprotection, and impulsivity are hypothesized to be significant precursors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate parental overprotection and impulsivity as predictors of inflated responsibility and OCD symptoms.
- To examine the interactive effects of overprotection and impulsivity on these outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A large sample of young adults (N=570) completed self-report measures.
- Assessed were OCD symptoms (OCI-R), responsibility attitudes (RAS), anxiety/depression (HADS), rearing practices (EMBU), and impulsivity/hyperactivity (IMP/HY).
Main Results:
- Both overprotection and impulsivity/hyperactivity (IMP/HY) significantly predicted OCD symptoms and inflated responsibility.
- A significant interaction effect was observed: IMP/HY was more strongly related to outcomes in less overprotected individuals, and overprotection was more related in those low in IMP/HY.
Conclusions:
- Parental overprotection and impulsivity are significant risk factors for inflated responsibility and OCD symptoms.
- The interplay between parenting and impulsivity is crucial in understanding OCD development, suggesting potential imbalances in parental control.
- Findings highlight the importance of considering both environmental and individual factors in the etiology of OCD.
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