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J T Ptacek1, G R Pierce, T L Eberhardt
1a Department of psychology , Bucknell University , Lewisburg , PA , 17837 , USA.
Anxiety, Stress, and Coping
|July 23, 2011
Summary
Parent-child relationship quality influences student coping mechanisms. Deeper relationships foster problem-focused coping, while conflict encourages emotion-focused strategies, impacting overall student well-being.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Family Studies
Background:
- Parent-student relationships are crucial for adolescent development.
- Understanding how relationship dynamics influence coping strategies is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between parent-student relationship quality and student coping styles.
- To examine the roles of perceived support and conflict in this association.
- To explore the unique contributions of both parent and student perceptions.
Main Methods:
- Survey methodology assessing parent and student perceptions of their relationship.
- Analysis of relationship aspects: support, conflict, and depth.
- Correlation and regression analyses to link relationship perceptions with coping styles (problem-focused and emotion-focused).
Main Results:
- Perceived conflict and depth in the parent-child relationship were linked to distinct coping styles.
- Both parents' and students' perceptions uniquely predicted students' coping reports.
- Greater perceived relationship depth predicted higher problem-focused coping.
- Students' perception of conflict predicted higher emotion-focused coping.
- Specific support provisions differentially related to coping styles.
Conclusions:
- The quality of the parent-student relationship significantly shapes students' coping strategies.
- Both shared and individual perceptions of the relationship are vital.
- Interventions aimed at improving parent-child relationships may enhance adaptive coping skills in students.
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