Responsive Parenting Buffers the Impact of Maternal PTSD on Young Children.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study investigates maternal responsive parenting behaviors as a theorized buffer to the detrimental impact of maternal PTSD symptoms on young children's depression and anxiety symptoms, disruptive behavior, and stress-related symptoms.

Design

A multi-ethnic sample of 242 trauma-exposed mothers and their preschool-aged children was assessed. Maternal responsive parenting behaviors were observed during standardized parent-child interactions. Maternal and child mental health symptoms were reported by mothers.

Results

Maternal PTSD symptoms were associated with their responsive parenting behaviors and predicted children's mental health symptoms. Responsive parenting was inversely associated with children's depression and stress-related symptoms. Moderation

SUBMITTER: Greene CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7954133 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature