Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, parental stress, and attachment styles.

ABSTRACT: Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) is a relatively new diagnostic entity concerning children with chronic irritability and severe anger outbursts. Currently, there is limited knowledge about the parental factors associated with the disorder. The aim of this study was to compare stress levels and attachment styles in parents of children with DMDD with those of parents of children with other diagnoses. Our sample consisted of 218 children (6-12 years, M _age = 9.68 years) referred to child mental health outpatient clinics. Clinicians used a standardized semi-structured diagnostic interview to identify diagnoses. Parental stress levels and attachment styles were assessed using parent reports. We found that parents of children with DMDD experience significantly high

SUBMITTER: Coldevin M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11751584 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature