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Context and development in family problem solving with preadolescent children

S Vuchinich1, J Angelelli, A Gatherum

  • 1Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis 97331, USA.

Child Development
|June 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Family problem-solving quality declines during preadolescence, especially when parents initiate topics. Child-led discussions improve family interactions and address autonomy needs.

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Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Family Studies
  • Social Interaction

Background:

  • Family problem-solving skills are crucial for child development.
  • Preadolescence is a period of significant social and emotional change.
  • Understanding family dynamics during this transitional phase is important.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze correlates of social problem-solving in families with preadolescent children.
  • To examine changes in family problem-solving over time.
  • To investigate the impact of topic selection on family interactions.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study of 63 two-parent families with a preadolescent.
  • Structured home discussions were analyzed.
  • Data collected when children were approximately 9.5 years old and again 2 years later.

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Main Results:

  • A significant decline in family problem-solving quality was observed during preadolescence.
  • Changes in father and preadolescent participation and affective behavior were associated with this decline.
  • Problem-solving was less effective when parents, rather than the child, selected discussion topics.
  • Child-initiated topics led to more productive participation and positive affect.

Conclusions:

  • Family problem-solving undergoes changes during preadolescence, linked to increased autonomy striving.
  • Child-led discussions foster more positive and productive family interactions.
  • These findings clarify parent-child relationship dynamics preceding puberty.