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The Association Between Parent-to-Child Fear Learning Pathways and Anxiety Sensitivity: A Systematic Review and

Ena Alcan^1,2, Jana Gessner³, Giulia Stangier³

¹Department of Clinical Psychology, Experimental Psychopathology, and Psychotherapy, Institute of Psychology, Philipps-University Marburg, Gutenbergstr. 29a, 35037, Marburg, Germany. ena.alcan@uni-marburg.de.

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Parental fear learning pathways are linked to anxiety sensitivity (AS), the fear of anxiety symptoms. This association is stronger in children and adolescents, highlighting the need for further research and targeted interventions.

Keywords:

Anxiety sensitivity Fear Learning pathway Meta-analysis Systematic review

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Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Clinical Psychology

Background:

Anxiety sensitivity (AS) is a risk factor for anxiety disorders.
The mechanisms of AS development, particularly learning pathways, require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review and meta-analyze the association between parent-to-child fear learning pathways and AS.
To explore potential moderators of this relationship, such as the type of pathway and age.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple databases (PsychINFO, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science).
28 studies were identified, with 11 included in a systematic review and 10 in a meta-analysis.
Analyses examined associations between vicarious learning, negative information, reinforcement, punishment, and AS.

Main Results:

Parent-to-child fear learning pathways showed a significant overall association with AS.
A small but significant link was found between fear learning pathways and AS in the meta-analysis.
Age moderated the association, with a stronger link observed in children and adolescents compared to adults.

Conclusions:

Parental fear learning significantly contributes to the development of anxiety sensitivity.
Findings suggest that interventions targeting parental behaviors and communication could help prevent anxiety.
Longitudinal and experimental research is needed to confirm causal relationships and refine prevention strategies.