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Marital discord and childhood behavior problems

B Porter, K D O'Leary

    Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology
    |September 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Marital hostility significantly impacts boys' behavior problems, but not girls'. This study explored the link between parental conflict and child psychological clinic referrals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Child Psychology
    • Family Studies
    • Clinical Psychology

    Background:

    • Parental conflict and marital discord are significant stressors for children.
    • Understanding the specific impact of marital dynamics on child behavior is crucial for effective intervention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the correlation between marital hostility and adjustment with children's behavioral problems.
    • To examine potential gender differences in the relationship between marital factors and child behavior.

    Main Methods:

    • Data collected from parents of 64 children referred to a child psychological clinic.
    • Assessed overt marital hostility, general marital adjustment, and children's behavior problems.
    • Correlational analyses were performed to compare relationships.

    Main Results:

    • Overt marital hostility showed a significant correlation with numerous behavior problems in boys.
    • Neither general marital unhappiness nor overt marital hostility were related to problem behaviors in girls.
    • Differential effects observed between genders warrant further investigation.

    Conclusions:

    • Marital hostility appears to be a significant predictor of behavioral issues in boys.
    • The findings suggest that marital discord may affect boys and girls differently, necessitating gender-specific approaches in clinical practice.

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