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Association between Maltreatment, Positive Parent-Child Interaction, and Psychosocial Well-Being in Young Children

Wenjie Shan1, Yunting Zhang1, Jin Zhao1

  • 1Child Health Advocacy Institute, Shanghai Children's Medical Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.

The Journal of Pediatrics
|August 13, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Child maltreatment in China affects psychosocial well-being. Positive parent-child interactions can mitigate risks, especially for prosocial development in young children.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Child maltreatment is a significant concern impacting young children's development.
  • Understanding the interplay between maltreatment and parent-child interactions is crucial for intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of child maltreatment in Shanghai.
  • To examine the combined effects of maltreatment and positive parent-child interactions on psychosocial well-being in young children.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 20,324 children aged 3-4 years in Shanghai.
  • Data collected via online platforms, including parent-reported maltreatment history and psychosocial assessments.
  • Utilized the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and the Chinese Parent-Child Interaction Scale.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of parent-reported child maltreatment was 2.70%.
  • Maltreatment history significantly increased the risk of total difficulties and prosocial problems.
  • High frequency of positive parent-child interaction moderated the association between maltreatment and prosocial problems.

Conclusions:

  • Maltreated children face increased risks for psychosocial problems, particularly with infrequent positive parent-child interactions.
  • Promoting frequent positive parent-child interactions may buffer adverse outcomes in maltreated children.
  • Findings highlight the importance of supportive parent-child relationships in mitigating the negative effects of child maltreatment.
Abstract

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