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Developmental and behavior problems predict parenting stress in young children with global delay

Raymond C Tervo1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. rtervo@gillettechildrens.com

Journal of Child Neurology
|October 5, 2011
PubMed

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Parenting stress in preschoolers with global developmental delay is predicted by specific child behaviors. Emotionally reactive and withdrawn behaviors, along with pervasive developmental and oppositional defiant problems, significantly increase parental stress.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Parenting stress is a significant concern for families of children with global developmental delay.
  • Understanding predictors of parenting stress is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify parent-reported symptoms that predict parenting stress in preschoolers with global developmental delay.
  • To explore the relationship between child behavior and parental stress levels.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 201 parents/guardians of children (mean age 39.1 months) with global developmental delay.
  • Utilized semistructured interviews, Child Development Inventory, Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL 1½-5), and Parenting Stress Index-Short Form (PSI-SF).

Main Results:

  • 42% of parents reported clinically significant parenting stress (≥ 85th percentile).
  • Elevated PSI-SF subscales included Difficult Child and Parent-Child Dysfunctional Interactions.
  • Parental stress correlated with gross motor development, social/fine-motor skills, and specific behavioral issues (Emotionally Reactive, Withdrawn, Pervasive Developmental, Oppositional Defiant Problems).

Conclusions:

  • Behavioral problems in mobile children with global developmental delay are significant predictors of parenting stress.
  • Interventions addressing specific child behaviors may alleviate parenting stress in this population.

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