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School phobia: patterns of family functioning.

G A Bernstein1, P H Svingen, B D Garfinkel

  • 1Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis.

Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
|January 1, 1990
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Family dysfunction in children with school phobia was assessed. Mothers and fathers reported significant issues in parent-child relationships, with no differences between intact and single-parent homes. Pure anxiety disorder diagnoses showed less family dysfunction.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Family Studies
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • School phobia is a significant issue affecting children and their families.
  • Understanding family dynamics is crucial for addressing childhood anxiety disorders.
  • Previous research has explored family functioning in various child mental health conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate family functioning in children diagnosed with school phobia.
  • To compare family dysfunction between intact and single-parent families.
  • To examine the relationship between specific anxiety diagnoses and family dysfunction.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Family Assessment Measure (FAM) tool.
  • Assessed seventy-six families with children experiencing school phobia.

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  • Collected ratings from mothers, fathers, and children regarding family relationships.

    • Main Results:

    • Mothers and fathers reported clinically significant dysfunction in parent-child roles and family values.
    • No significant differences in family dysfunction were found between intact and single-parent families.
    • Families with children diagnosed with pure anxiety disorder reported less dysfunction compared to other diagnostic categories.

    Conclusions:

    • Parent-child relationship dysfunction is prevalent in families of children with school phobia.
    • Family structure (intact vs. single-parent) did not significantly impact reported family dysfunction.
    • The specific diagnostic category of anxiety disorder in children is associated with varying levels of family dysfunction.