Sex-related differences in parental rearing patterns in young adults with bipolar disorder.

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to examine the parenting characteristics of young patients with bipolar disorder (BD) and explore the sex differences. The parental rearing pattern of young patients with BD was measured and compared with the healthy control of young adults. The EMBU scale was used to assess parental rearing patterns. Patients with BD reported significantly higher scores in the punishment and severity index, as well as of the rejection and denial index, but lower scores in the warmth & affectionate index in the paternal rearing pattern, compared with healthy controls. In addition, patients scored higher on the punishment and severity index and rejection and patterns index in maternal rearing patterns. More importantly, we found significant sex differences in maternal rearing patte

SUBMITTER: Zhao H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10709453 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature