Investigating social functioning after early mild TBI: the quality of parent-child interactions

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabrielle Lalonde ◽  
Annie Bernier ◽  
Cindy Beaudoin ◽  
Jocelyn Gravel ◽  
Miriam H. Beauchamp
Keyword(s):  
Social Functioning ◽  
Mild Tbi ◽  
Parent Child Interactions ◽  
Parent Child

scholarly journals An Evaluation of the Quality of Parent–Child Interactions inVulnerable Families That Are Followed by Child Protective Services: A Latent Profile Analysis

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 906
Author(s):  
Ananda Stuart ◽  
Catarina Canário ◽  
Orlanda Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Latent Profile Analysis ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Child Protective Services ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Protective Services ◽  
Parent Child Interactions ◽  
Vulnerable Families ◽  
Parent Child ◽  
Latent Profile

In the current study, an observational procedure, recorded in video, was used to evaluate the quality of parent–child interactions in a sample of vulnerable Portuguese families (n = 47) with school-aged children followed by Child Protective Services (CPS). The study sought to explore if the families presented different profiles of parent–child interaction quality, and to characterize such profiles in terms of discrete behaviors observed, parenting outcome variables, and families’ sociodemographic and CPS referral characteristics. The parent-child dyads took part in a 15 minutes structured task and parents completed self-report measures (affection, parenting behaviors, and stress). Discrete behaviors of parents and children during interactions were coded with a micro-analytic coding procedure. The global dimensions of the parents’ interactions were coded with a global rating system. A latent profile analysis, estimated with global dimensions, identified two subgroups, one subgroup in which parents displayed higher quality interactions (n = 12), and another subgroup in which parents displayed lower quality interactions (n = 35). Further analyses comparing the subgroups determined that the higher quality subgroup presented more positive behaviors, and the lower quality subgroup presented more negative behaviors during the interactions. No further differences or associations were found regarding the parenting outcome variables, and the families’ sociodemographic and CPS referral characteristics. The findings are in line with prior studies, suggesting that vulnerable families may frequently present depleted parent–child interactions. However, given the small sample size, future studies should replicate the described procedures and analyses in larger sample sizes.

Parent–Child Interactions around Television and other On-screen Content: Considering Communication and Social Skills

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-52
Author(s):  
Claire Lusted ◽  
Beverly Joffe
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Viewing Time ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Screen Content ◽  
Parent Child Interactions ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
Parent Child

THIS STUDY INVESTIGATED PARENT–CHILD interactions around on-screen content. Associated and predictive factors impacting quality of interactions were considered in relation to development of communication and social skills. A quantitative approach was used to analyse online survey responses of 162 Australian parents/carers. Descriptive statistics, correlations, evaluation of differences between groups, and multiple regression analyses were conducted. Children viewed an average of 17.86 hours of on-screen content (SD = 9.03) per week, with their viewing time most strongly predicted by parents’ viewing time, and frequency of unsupervised viewing. Parents did not always ask questions, make comments or conduct follow-on activities around on-screen content in a manner conducive to communication and social skills development. Findings from this study may be useful in informing realistic recommendations made to parents about using on-screen content to assist their children in developing communication and social skills.

scholarly journals The relationship between quality of life and coping strategies of children with EB and their parents

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Petra J. Mauritz ◽  
Marieke Bolling ◽  
José C. Duipmans ◽  
Mariët Hagedoorn
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Emotional Reactions ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Parent Child

Abstract Background Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of rare genetic skin disorders that primarily manifest as blisters and erosions following mild mechanical trauma. Despite the crucial role of the parents of children with EB in managing the disease, studies focusing on the parent–child relationship remain a gap in the literature. To address this gap, the current quantitative study, involving 55 children with all types of EB and 48 parents, assessed the relationship between their quality of life and coping strategies. Quality of life was measured with the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory and TNO-AZL Questionnaire for Adult’s Health- related Quality of Life, and coping strategies were assessed with the Coping with a Disease Questionnaire. The majority of the analyses were descriptive and the results were interpreted qualitatively because of the small sample size. Results Overall, the quality of life of children with EB and that of their parents was somewhat lower compared with the quality of life of healthy children and adults. Children with EB who more frequently used emotional reactions and cognitive-palliative strategies to cope with the disease demonstrated lower levels of emotional and social functioning, while children who showed more acceptance and distancing showed higher levels of functioning on all domains. Parents who frequently demonstrated emotional reactions reported lower levels of social functioning and experienced more depressive emotions and anger. Parents who used more avoidance showed higher levels of positive emotions. Within parent–child dyads, acceptance, cognitive-palliative strategies and distancing were positively related. Children’s emotional and social functioning were negatively associated with their parents’ depressive emotions. Parents’ acceptance was linked to higher physical functioning in children, whereas children’s avoidance was linked to a lower level of anger in parents. Conclusion Children who are able to accept the disease or distance themselves from it appear to be better off in contrast to those who tend to engage in the cognitive-palliative strategies and expressing emotional reactions. Parents seem to be better off when they are able to use avoidance in contrast to those who tend to show emotional reactions. Further research is needed to substantiate these findings.

Theoretical and Empirical Foundations for Early Relationship Assessment in Evaluating Infant and Toddler Mental Health

2019 ◽  
pp. 28-45
Author(s):  
Roseanne Clark ◽  
Audrey Tluczek ◽  
Elizabeth C. Moore ◽  
Amber L. Evenson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Parent Child Relationship ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Child Relationship ◽  
Parent Child Interactions ◽  
Relationship Assessment ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Parent Child

This chapter reviews the theoretical foundations and empirical support for employing a relational perspective when assessing the mental health of an infant or toddler. A review of specific measures widely used in assessing the quality of affect and behavior in parent–child interactions, relationship quality, and parenting capacities (see Clark, Tluczek, Moore, & Evenson, 2019, Chapter 3) illustrates the importance of utilizing a parent–child relationship paradigm in the assessment of the mental health and social and emotional functioning of infants and young children. Although the term parent is used throughout the chapter, another significant caregiver who holds a parenting or primary caregiving role may be substituted as needed, such as a grandparent or foster parent.

Gender-Related Quality of Parent-Child Interactions and Early Adolescent Problem Behaviors

2006 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 826-849 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Spoth ◽  
Tricia Neppl ◽  
Catherine Goldberg-Lillehoj ◽  
Tony Jung ◽  
Suhasini Ramisetty-Mikler
Keyword(s):  
Problem Behaviors ◽  
Early Adolescent ◽  
Adolescent Problem Behaviors ◽  
Parent Child Interactions ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Parent Child
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