Methamphetamine-using parents: the relationship between parental role strain and depressive symptoms.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The methamphetamine epidemic in the United States involves a large number of men and women with dependent-age children. However, we know little about the parenting strains experienced by methamphetamine-using mothers and fathers and the relationship of these parenting strains to mental health outcomes, specifically depressive symptoms.

Method

The primary goal of this study was to examine five dimensions of parental role strain in relation to depressive symptoms in a sample of 180 methamphetamine-using parents of dependent-age children in San Diego, CA. Dimensions of parental role strain included child emotional and behavioral problems, child physical health problems, child-related financial strain, interpersonal conflict involving children, and intrapsychic strain

SUBMITTER: Semple SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3211966 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature