Preschool Children with and without Developmental Delay: Behaviour Problems, Parents Optimism and Well-Being
Saved in:
| Title: | Preschool Children with and without Developmental Delay: Behaviour Problems, Parents Optimism and Well-Being |
|---|---|
| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Baker, B. L., Blacher, J., Olsson, M. B. |
| Source: | Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. Aug 2005 49(8):575-590. |
| Availability: | Journal Customer Services, Blackwell Publishing, 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148. Tel: 800-835-6770 (Toll Free); Fax: 781-388-8232; e-mail: subscrip@bos.blackwellpublishing.com. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2005 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: | Personality Traits, Child Rearing, Beliefs, Parenting Skills, Preschool Children, Mothers, Developmental Delays, Depression (Psychology), Behavior Problems |
| DOI: | 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2005.00691.x |
| ISSN: | 0964-2633 |
| Abstract: | Background: Children with intellectual disability are at heightened risk for behaviour problems, and these are known to increase parenting stress. This study explored the relation of behaviour problems to less child-related domains of parent well-being (depression and marital adjustment), as well as the moderating effect of a personality trait, dispositional optimism. Method: Participating children (n=214) were classified as developmentally delayed, borderline, or nondelayed. Mothers and fathers well-being and child behaviour problems were assessed at child ages 3 and 4 years. Results: Parents of delayed and nondelayed preschoolers generally did not differ on depression or marital adjustment, but child behaviour problems were strongly related to scores on both measures. Optimism moderated this relationship, primarily for mothers. When child behaviour problems were high, mothers who were less optimistic reported lower scores on measures of well-being than did mothers who were more optimistic. Conclusions: Interventions for parents that aim to enhance both parenting skills and psychological well-being should be available in preschool. It may be beneficial for such programmes to focus not only on behaviour management strategies aimed at child behaviour change, but also on parents belief systems, with the aim of increasing dispositional optimism. |
| Abstractor: | Author |
| Number of References: | 69 |
| Entry Date: | 2005 |
| Accession Number: | EJ694259 |
| Database: | ERIC |
|
Full text is not displayed to guests.
Login for full access.
|
|
| Abstract: | Background: Children with intellectual disability are at heightened risk for behaviour problems, and these are known to increase parenting stress. This study explored the relation of behaviour problems to less child-related domains of parent well-being (depression and marital adjustment), as well as the moderating effect of a personality trait, dispositional optimism. Method: Participating children (n=214) were classified as developmentally delayed, borderline, or nondelayed. Mothers and fathers well-being and child behaviour problems were assessed at child ages 3 and 4 years. Results: Parents of delayed and nondelayed preschoolers generally did not differ on depression or marital adjustment, but child behaviour problems were strongly related to scores on both measures. Optimism moderated this relationship, primarily for mothers. When child behaviour problems were high, mothers who were less optimistic reported lower scores on measures of well-being than did mothers who were more optimistic. Conclusions: Interventions for parents that aim to enhance both parenting skills and psychological well-being should be available in preschool. It may be beneficial for such programmes to focus not only on behaviour management strategies aimed at child behaviour change, but also on parents belief systems, with the aim of increasing dispositional optimism. |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 0964-2633 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2005.00691.x |
