According to a recent study, hostile parenting styles were associated with a 150% increase in children's chances of developing behavior problems. mental health.
The study suggests that psychological hostility from parents can be just as harmful, if not worse, than physical hostility. Other transversal cases were also considered in the research.
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Studies have often found that hostile parenting can take many forms, including punishment regular physical activity, constantly yelling at children, and undermining their self-esteem through frequent criticism. Furthermore, psychological hostility can be just as harmful, if not worse than, physical hostility.
In the study Growing Up In Ireland, more than 7,000 children ages 3, 5, and 9 were followed to assess their risk for mental health problems.
Results revealed that approximately 10% of children were at high risk of experiencing mental health problems. The research addressed a wide range of issues related to psychological well-being. Check the result!
Internalizing symptoms, which include social withdrawal and anxiety, and externalizing symptoms, such as aggressiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, were investigated.
These indicators allow for an understanding of the impact of hostile parenting and other factors on children's emotional and behavioral development.
The realization that one in 10 children falls into the high-risk category for mental health problems is a cause for concern. concern, and it is important to recognize the influence of parents in this context, as revealed by Ioannis Katsantonis, the first author of the search.
It is relevant to consider that we are not suggesting that parents should not set clear limits for their children's behavior.
Before thinking this way, it is necessary to reflect on the implications for mental health when resorting, frequently, to severe discipline.
In the study, researchers rated parents on the following three parenting styles:
The results showed that parents who adopted a hostile style increased the risk of mental health problems in children at age 9 by 150%. Furthermore, it is important to note that parenting style was not the only determining factor.
Other factors, such as lower socioeconomic status, single-parent families (one parent only) and the female gender of the children, were also associated with a higher risk of mental health problems.
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