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Parental behavior patterns and conduct disorders in girls.
1Department of Psychology, State University of New York, Stony Brook 11794.
Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology
|December 1, 1987
Summary
Female children with conduct disorder (CD) may model aggressive behaviors after their parents, especially mothers. This study compared CD and non-conduct-disordered (NCD) girls aged 9-11, examining parental and child behavior patterns.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Conduct disorder (CD) in girls is a significant concern.
- Understanding the familial influences on childhood aggression is crucial for effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between parental behavior and conduct-disordered behaviors in young girls.
- To compare conduct-disordered (CD) girls with non-conduct-disordered (NCD) girls regarding familial behavioral patterns.
Main Methods:
- Compared CD and NCD girls (ages 9-11) using parental and child self-reports.
- Analyzed correlations between parental behavior patterns and girls' behavior patterns from multiple perspectives (mother, father, child).
Main Results:
- Parents of CD girls exhibited more hostility than parents of NCD girls.
- Parent-child behavioral links were stronger with mothers than fathers.
- Children's perceptions of their behavior and parents' marriage aligned with parental views.
Conclusions:
- Female children, particularly those with conduct disorder, may model aggressive behaviors observed in their parents.
- Maternal behavior appears to have a more pronounced influence on daughters' behavioral patterns compared to paternal behavior.