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Predicting child behavior problems in maritally violent families.

E N Jouriles, J Barling, K D O'Leary

    Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology
    |June 1, 1987
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    Parent-child aggression, not witnessing marital violence, is linked to child behavior problems like attention and conduct issues. This highlights parenting

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Child Development
    • Family Studies

    Background:

    • Children from violent marriages show higher rates of conduct and anxiety disorders.
    • Specific factors linking marital violence to child problems require further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the relationships between interspousal aggression, parent-child aggression, and child behavior problems.
    • To understand the impact of witnessing marital violence versus experiencing direct aggression on children's behavior.

    Main Methods:

    • A sample of 45 children from maritally violent families was studied.
    • Mothers reported on children witnessing interspousal aggression and experiencing parent-child aggression.
    • Mothers rated child behavior problems; children reported depressive symptoms.

    Main Results:

    • Witnessing interspousal aggression strongly correlated with parental aggression toward children.
    • Parent-child aggression was associated with attention problems, anxiety-withdrawal, motor excess, and conduct problems.
    • Witnessing interspousal aggression did not show a significant direct relationship with child behavior problems.

    Conclusions:

    • Parent-child aggression is a significant mediator linking marital violence to child behavioral issues.
    • Findings support theories connecting marital discord to child behavior through parenting dynamics.
    • Interventions should consider direct parental aggression as a key factor impacting child adjustment.

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