Predictors of Parenting: Family-Wide and Child-Specific Factors

Pike A, Atzaba-Poria N, Kretschmer T (2016)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2016

Journal

Parenting-Science and Practice Taylor & Francis (Routledge): STM, Behavioural Science and Public Health Titles / Taylor & Francis (Psychology Press)

Book Volume: 16

Pages Range: 147-163

Journal Issue: 3

DOI: 10.1080/15295192.2016.1158599

Abstract

Objective. The goal of the study was to identify determinants of child perceptions of parenting. Design. By using two children per family, the current study predicted siblings’ (106 pairs) perceptions of mothering and fathering at ages 9–13 from children’s perceptions of parenting and parent ratings of child difficulty, parental emotionality, and household organization, when the children were 4–8 years old. Multi-level modeling was used to differentiate between- and within-family variation. Results. Stability in child perceptions was moderate, and this stability was due to family-wide parenting shared by siblings. Conversely, the majority of variance in the 9- to 13-year-olds’ perceptions indicated differential, rather than similar, parental treatment. Maternal anger predicted maternal hostility. In contrast, household chaos predicted paternal hostility. Conclusions. Relationships between individuals in the family are part of a larger system, and children are equally as likely as parents to reap the benefits of services or interventions directed toward enhancing maternal well-being.

Involved external institutions

University of Sussex GB United Kingdom (GB) Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) / אוניברסיטת בן-גוריון בנגב IL Israel (IL) University of Groningen / Rijksuniversiteit Groningen NL Netherlands (NL)

How to cite

APA:

Pike, A., Atzaba-Poria, N., & Kretschmer, T. (2016). Predictors of Parenting: Family-Wide and Child-Specific Factors. Parenting-Science and Practice, 16(3), 147-163. https://doi.org/10.1080/15295192.2016.1158599

MLA:

Pike, Alison, Naama Atzaba-Poria, and Tina Kretschmer. "Predictors of Parenting: Family-Wide and Child-Specific Factors." Parenting-Science and Practice 16.3 (2016): 147-163.

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