Exploring intergenerational links and genetic correlates of metacognitive beliefs: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Metacognitive beliefs, as proposed in the Self-Regulatory Executive Function (S-REF) model, are considered to play a central role in the development and maintenance of psychological disorders; however the intergenerational dimension of these beliefs remains poorly understood. Existing studies suggest potential associations between parental and offspring metacognitive beliefs, while preliminary genetic evidence indicates that some domains may be more strongly influenced by biological predispositions.

Methods

A systematic search of PubMed, EBSCOhost, and SCOPUS was conducted between January and April 2025, examining studies assessing the association between parental and offspring metacognitive beliefs, as described in the S-REF model, and studies exploring links wit

SUBMITTER: De Francesco S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12636001 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature