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Executive function and parenting in the context of homelessness
Amy R Monn1, Angela J Narayan1, Amanda W Kalstabakken1
1Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Maternal executive function (EF) impacts parenting, especially in stressful situations like homelessness. Better hot EF correlated with positive parenting, while planning ability linked to harsh parenting under high stress.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Family Studies
Background:
- Maternal executive function (EF) is increasingly recognized for its role in parenting.
- Most research has focused on low-risk populations, limiting understanding in adverse contexts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between maternal EF and parenting behaviors in mothers experiencing family homelessness.
- To investigate the influence of both "hot" and "cool" EF on parenting in a high-adversity environment.
Main Methods:
- 94 mothers and their children (ages 4-6) in homeless shelters participated.
- Mothers completed "hot" and "cool" EF tasks and a stress questionnaire.
- Parent-child interactions were observed and coded for harsh and positive parenting.
Main Results:
- Maternal "hot" EF was positively associated with positive parenting practices.
- Maternal planning ability (cool EF) was linked to harsh parenting, but only when mothers reported high stress.
Conclusions:
- Maternal EF influences parenting behaviors, even in high-adversity settings like homelessness.
- The relationship between EF and parenting is moderated by environmental stress and adversity.
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