Mothers’ beliefs about emotions and authoritarian parenting as predictors of young children's behavioral problems
- Garner, P. W., Shadur, J. M., & Dunsmore, J. C. (2023). Mothers’ beliefs about emotions and authoritarian parenting as predictors of young children’s behavioral problems. Mental Health & Prevention, 30, Article 200264. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhp.2023.200264
- This study examined how mothers’ authoritarian parenting style (i.e., requiring obedience, low warmth toward child) and their beliefs about children’s emotions were related to their preschooler’s behavior problems. Mothers (N = 101; 33% military-affiliated) completed questionnaires on the degree of their authoritarian parenting and their beliefs about children’s emotions (i.e., children can control their emotions, can manage feelings on their own). Preschool teachers reported children’s behavior problems (i.e., conduct problems and peer problems). Overall, mothers’ authoritarian parenting and strong beliefs about children’s ability to control and manage their own emotions were particularly problematic for their preschool daughters’ peer relationships.
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