Determinants of need for support in families with young children
Abstract
The prevalence, correlates (child behaviour problems and negative parenting) and determinants (risk and protective factors) of parental need for support were examined in a community sample of 177 mothers with a child aged 1.5‐3.5 years, in order to draw a profile of families that need parenting support. A substantial number of the mothers reported needing support (40% reported need for information, 10% reported family and social support needs). This need was related to child behaviour problems and to negative parenting. Maternal depression, difficult temperament of the child and negative life events, as well as total number of risk factors, significantly predicted the need for support. Satisfaction with support (but not number of support sources) acted as a protective factor.
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Citation
Asscher, J., Hermanns, J. and Deković, M. (2006), "Determinants of need for support in families with young children", Journal of Children's Services, Vol. 1 No. 4, pp. 21-34. https://doi.org/10.1108/17466660200600029
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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