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Overparenting involves the enactment of developmentally inappropriate parenting behaviors, most commonly to late adolescents and young adults who are otherwise capable of managing the tasks and challenges that confront them. Although previous research has documented an abundance of what appears to be deleterious consequences of these parenting practices for young adults, there is a pressing need for more insight into why parents enact this practice. The present research is designed to test the prediction that overparenting is associated with parental perfectionism. Study 1 involved 302 parents of young adult children, and Study 2 included 290 young adultparent dyads. In both studies, parents completed reports of overparenting and perfectionism. In Study 2, young adult children also completed reports of helicopter parenting, anxious parenting, and parental conditional regard. The results revealed a strong and consistent positive association between parental perfectionism and overparenting. Study 2 also indicated that overparenting is associated with child perceptions of helicopter parenting and anxious parenting, but not with parental conditional regard.

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Objective Provision of compassionate care to infants and their families in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a key component of competent critical care. Although recognized as an essential aspect of NICU care, compassionate care for infants and families in a NICU setting has been underexplored. This study defined and described compassionate care according to NICU staff. Study Design Voice-recorded, face-to-face individual interviews occurred with NICU nurses (n = 45), NICU nurse practitioners (n = 15), and neonatologists (n = 9) from two NICUs in the midwestern United States. Semantic content analysis was used. Consolidated criteria for Reporting Qualitative research guidelines were followed. Results Three dynamic and interactive qualitative themes emerged: excellent standard of intensive care, commitment, and engaged family communication. A conceptual framework entitled patient and family needs-based care was developed from the qualitative interviews. Conclusion The framework developed from this study supports the therapeutic journey of NICU infants and families by integrating a focus on compassionate personalized care within the context of keen clinical and communication skillsets that staff have gained throughout their NICU careers. Key Points