Parenting styles for children with oppositional defiant disorder: Scope review

Area of Science:

• Child Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Psychiatric Pathology

Background:

• Behavioral and emotional problems are common in child psychiatric pathology.
• Parenting styles are a key factor in children's personality development.
• Inefficient parenting styles can result in negative behavioral outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review various parenting styles and their connection to children's behavioral issues.
• To explore established parenting models like Kazdin's Parent Management Education and the Positive Parenting Program.
• To introduce reality theory as a novel framework for understanding parenting.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of established parenting models.
• Analysis of the relationship between parenting styles and child behavioral problems.
• Introduction of reality theory concepts to parenting.

Main Results:

• Various parenting styles, including Parent Management Education and Positive Parenting Program, are discussed.
• The study highlights the link between parenting approaches and behavioral outcomes.
• Reality theory is proposed as a neglected but relevant perspective.

Conclusions:

• Parenting styles critically influence child behavior and personality.
• Established parenting programs offer valuable strategies.
• Further research integrating reality theory is essential for a comprehensive understanding of parenting and child development.