The association between parent-adolescent conflicts and depressive mood: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study used a three-level meta-analysis to examine the impact of parent-adolescent conflicts on depressive mood, specifically analyzing differences between father-adolescent conflict and mother-adolescent conflict, as well as the moderating factors affecting their relationship. Positive parent-adolescent relationships are vital for adolescent development, and understanding the negative impact of parent-adolescent conflict on mental health is crucial for developing effective interventions and fostering positive family relationships.

Methods

A systematic search of literature published before December 2024 identified 46 studies with 31,147 participants and 157 independent effect sizes. A three-level meta-analysis was conducted to assess the relationship between pa

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12465565 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature