Dimensions of Parenting and Children’s Conduct Problems

The Importance of Considering Children’s Callous–Unemotional Traits

Bibliographic Data

ID15480285
AuthorsCarolina Facci (0000-0001-6222-2563, University of Florence), Andrea Baroncelli (0000-0001-5435-9682, University of Perugia, corresponding author), Paul J Frick (0000-0001-7335-1299, Louisiana State University), Enrica Ciucci (0000-0003-0401-2634, University of Florence)
Year2024
Volume21
Issue6
Pages779-779
Publication date2024-06-14
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph21060779
PMID38929025
OpenAlexW4399730302
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited34

Research has clearly indicated that the development of serious behavioral problems in children and adolescents is influenced by parenting. However, recent research has refined the role of parenting by showing the importance of distinguishing between different types of parenting and in considering the role of callous-unemotional traits (CU traits) and conduct problems (CP) of the children. In the current study, we advance this research by distinguishing between emotional (e.g., parental warmth; parental hostility) and behavioral (e.g., use of positive reinforcement; inconsistent discipline/harsh discipline) aspects of parenting and by considering the way parents respond to children's emotions (i.e., coaching and dismissing). The sample consisted of 136 mothers (M = 38.09 years, SD = 4.51 years, 45.41% high school degree) with a child (age range 3-5 years) enrolled in kindergarten in central Italy. Multiple regression analyses indicated that, after controlling for level of CP, use of positive reinforcement (β = -0.31, p p p p < 0.001) remained significant. These findings support the need for continued research that considers both the emotional and behavioral aspects of parenting and disentangles their associations with conduct problems and CU traits. Such research could not only advance causal theories for children with conduct problems but also help to guide more effective treatments, especially for those with elevated CU traits who often leave treatment with significant conduct problems remaining

Aggression · Coaching · Conduct disorder · Developmental psychology · Feeling · Hostility · Negativity effect · Parenting styles · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Child Abuse and Trauma · Clinical Psychology · Psychology · Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending · Social Psychology

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