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Associations between parental relationship dissolution and child sleep: A systematic review
Émilie E M Lannes1, Samantha Kenny1, Malka Hershon1
1Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, McGill University, Quebec, Canada; Hôpital en Santé Mentale Rivière-des-Prairies (CIUSSS-NIM), Quebec, Canada.
Parental relationship dissolution, a common adverse childhood experience, is linked to poorer child sleep. Further research is needed to understand this association better and guide interventions.
Area of Science:
- Child psychology
- Developmental pediatrics
- Sleep science
Background:
- Parental relationship dissolution is a significant adverse childhood experience.
- Childhood sleep is vital for development and sensitive to environmental stressors.
- The impact of parental relationship dissolution on child sleep remains under-researched.
Conclusions:
- Parental relationship dissolution is associated with negative impacts on child sleep.
- Healthcare professionals should consider assessing child sleep when addressing parental relationship dissolution.
- Further high-quality research is necessary to elucidate this relationship and inform clinical practice.
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