Abstract
Reduction of children's behavioral problems has the potential to ameliorate parental stress, mental health problems, and family dysfunction. The current study was designed as a 3-year longitudinal study with secondary data. A total of 99 caregivers with preschool aged children were required to complete two self-reported questionnaires: the Index of Child Care Environment and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. It demonstrated that a positive home-rearing environment had a positive influence on children's behavioral problem 3 years’ later. Our study suggests that we may reduce behavioral problems in children's later development by providing a positive home rearing environment.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 185-193 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Psychiatry Research |
Volume | 244 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 Oct 30 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Longitudinal study
- Parenting
- Preschool aged child
- Problem behavior
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health
- Biological Psychiatry