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problematic behaviors
Also known as: problematic or addictive behaviors
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Parent–child attachment and adolescent problematic behavior frontiersin.org Feb 26, 2025 13 facts
measurementIn a study of Chinese adolescents, maternal attachment significantly negatively predicts problematic behavior, with a beta coefficient of -0.391 (p < 0.001).
claimBoth paternal and maternal attachment significantly negatively predict problematic behavior in Chinese adolescents, with paternal attachment demonstrating a higher predictive rate than maternal attachment.
claimThe probability of problematic behaviors in adolescence, such as misconduct and academic adjustment issues, has significantly increased compared to childhood.
measurementIn a study examining the relationship between maternal attachment, positive legal emotion, and problematic behaviors, the total effect size was -0.391, the direct effect was -0.356, and the indirect effect was -0.035.
referenceWhen parents provide appropriate feedback and meet the attachment needs of children in a timely manner, this facilitates the formation of attachment between the child and caregiver, leading to the development of positive internal working models and reducing the occurrence of problematic behaviors.
claimLegal emotions mediate the relationship between both paternal and maternal attachment and problematic behavior in Chinese adolescents.
referenceTian, F. F., and Tian, L. M. (2014) published the article 'Three models of effects of parent-child relationship and friendship on problematic behaviors' in Advances in Psychological Science, volume 22, pages 968–976.
measurementThe total effect of maternal attachment on problematic behavior in Chinese adolescents is -0.391, with a direct effect of -0.327 and an indirect effect of -0.064 mediated by negative legal emotion.
claimParent–child relationships are closely related to problematic behaviors in adolescents, such as aggressive behavior and misconduct.
claimSecure attachment to parents is associated with fewer problematic behaviors in adolescents, according to Dykas and Cassidy (2011).
referenceParent–child attachment is a proximal factor in children’s behavior and is closely related to problematic behavior in children.
measurementNegative legal emotion acts as a mediator in the relationship between maternal attachment and problematic behavior in Chinese adolescents, with a beta coefficient of 0.195 (p < 0.001).
claimPositive parent–child attachment predicts better interpersonal relationships and reduces the likelihood of problematic behaviors such as aggression or bullying.
The Children and Screens Guide for Child Development and Media ... childrenandscreens.org 1 fact
claimAdolescents are vulnerable to initiating and developing problematic or addictive behaviors, such as gambling, substance use, and problematic internet use, because their prefrontal cortex is still developing.