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Children's behavioral problems, screen time, and sleep problems' association with negative and positive parenting

T D O Oliveira1, D S Costa1, A Alvim-Soares2

  • 1Programa de Pós-Graduação em Medicina Molecular, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.

Child Abuse & Neglect
|October 9, 2021
PubMed

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Negative parenting strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic were linked to adverse child outcomes. Training parents in positive parenting techniques can mitigate risks during stressful periods.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Family Studies
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted families' health, safety, and economic stability.
  • Parental stress is a known risk factor for negative parenting behaviors and impacts child psychosocial functioning.
  • Parenting styles influence children's adaptability during stressful times.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine differences in child outcomes based on parenting styles (positive vs. negative) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To identify the impact of parenting strategies on children's behavior and well-being amidst the pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • An online survey was administered to 329 parents.
  • Data collected included parenting strategies, styles, child behavior, COVID-19 related factors, socio-economic status, and sleep/gaming disorders.

Main Results:

  • Frequent use of negative parenting strategies by parents was associated with negative outcomes in children's mental health, sleep, gaming behavior, and overall conduct.
  • Parenting styles significantly differentiated children's psychosocial functioning during the pandemic.

Conclusions:

  • Parenting strategies are crucial targets for intervention to support children's well-being.
  • Training parents in effective parenting styles and strategies is vital for mitigating negative consequences during stressful periods like pandemics.

Keywords:
Behavior problemCOVID-19 pandemicGame addictionParentingSleep disturbance

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