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Negative Affectivity Moderates Associations between Cumulative Risk and At-Risk Toddlers' Behavior Problems.
Laura M Northerner1, Christopher J Trentacosta1, Caitlin M McLear1
1Wayne State University.
Journal of Child and Family Studies
|March 1, 2016
Summary
Cumulative risk and temperament traits predict toddler behavior problems. Low negative affectivity in toddlers can buffer the impact of family risks on internalizing and sleep issues.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Child Psychiatry
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- At-risk toddlers face numerous challenges.
- Early identification of risk factors is crucial for intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine cumulative risk and temperament traits as predictors of toddler behavioral problems.
- To investigate the interplay between risk factors and temperament.
Main Methods:
- 104 low-income mother-toddler dyads were assessed at 18 and 24 months.
- A cumulative risk index was calculated based on maternal education, neighborhood safety, social support, household crowding, and single parenting.
- Multiple regressions were used to analyze the data.
Main Results:
- Cumulative risk predicted sleep and externalizing problems.
- Negative affectivity predicted all problem behaviors; effortful control predicted fewer externalizing problems; surgency predicted fewer internalizing problems.
- Low negative affectivity buffered the association between cumulative risk and internalizing/sleep problems.
Conclusions:
- Temperament traits and cumulative family risks are important for understanding toddler behavior problems.
- Prevention programs should consider both child temperament and family risk constellations for early intervention.
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