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Maternal emotion and cognitive control capacities and parenting: A conceptual framework.
AliceAnn Crandall1, Kirby Deater-Deckard2, Anne W Riley1
1Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
Developmental Review : DR
|June 2, 2015
Summary
Maternal emotion and cognitive control are vital for effective parenting. Lower capacity increases child maltreatment risk, while higher capacity promotes sensitive parenting, informing interventions.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Family Studies
Background:
- Maternal emotion and cognitive control capacities influence parenting.
- These capacities may affect parents' help-seeking behaviors.
- Understanding this intersection is crucial for child development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a conceptual framework on maternal emotion, cognitive control, and parenting.
- To synthesize existing literature on this topic.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review (2000-2014).
- Included 35 articles on maternal emotion, cognitive control, and parenting.
- Assessed methodological quality of included studies.
Main Results:
- Low maternal emotion and cognitive control linked to child maltreatment risk.
- Higher maternal emotion regulation and cognitive control associated with sensitive parenting.
- Contextual factors (SES, household organization) have a complex role.
Conclusions:
- The developed framework can guide future research and practice.
- Longitudinal studies are needed to establish causality.
- Further research should explore links to parenting programs and early interventions.
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