The Association between Coparenting Behavior and Internalizing/Externalizing Problems of Children and Adolescents: A Meta-Analysis

Zhao, Fengqing; Wu, Haomeng; Li, Yixuan; Zhang, Huifang; Hou, Jie

doi:10.3390/ijerph191610346

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“…The interpersonal problems associated with adult ADHD are not limited to the parent–child relationship but can also affect cooperation between parents ( 74 ). Although a recent meta-analysis found that coparenting was associated with child mental well-being ( 132 ), only one study has examined the relationship between parental ADHD and coparenting. Further studies are needed in this area.…”

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Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity symptoms and parental cognitions: a meta-analysis

Miklósi,

Kovács,

Janovicz

et al. 2024

Front. Psychiatry

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IntroductionAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in adults interfere with parental functioning. Dysfunctional parental cognitions may play a role in this impairment. Despite the importance of parental cognitions on parents and children’s outcomes, up to now, no systematic review or meta-analysis of these findings is available. To fill this gap, this meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the relationship between adult ADHD symptoms and parental cognitions.MethodsWe conducted searches in Web of Science, PubMed, and ProQuest from January 2000 to June 2023. Studies were included if they provided data on the relationship between parental ADHD symptoms and parental cognitions by means of a row correlational coefficient, or means and standard deviation were reported for each study group. A random-effects model was used. Publication bias was assessed by funnel plot and Rosenthal’s fail-safe N. Moderator analyses were conducted by means of subgroup analysis and meta-regression analyses.ResultsFifteen published papers were included (N = 2851), and 51 effect sizes were analysed. The weighted mean effect size was small but significant (Fisher’s Z = 0.186, k = 15, 95% CI [0.120 – 0.252], z = 5.539, p < 0.001), indicating that ADHD symptoms in adults are associated with more negative and less positive parental cognitions. The Fail-Safe N analysis suggested a robust effect. Tweedie’s trim and fill results suggested that five studies were missing; after five missing studies had been imputed, the mean overall effect size dropped to 0.116 (0.080 – 0.152). There was significant heterogeneity among effect sizes. The methodology of the study was found to be a significant moderator. Meta-regression analyses revealed that the lower age of the parent and the child were related to more negative parental cognitions.DiscussionThough the analysis might be inflated by publication bias, our results suggest a significant association between ADHD symptom level and dysfunctional parental cognitions. Biased negative perceptions of the parental role, the child and co-parenting may play a central mediator role between parental ADHD and parent and child outcomes. Given the familiar nature of ADHD, targeting dysfunctional parental cognitions in parent training programs is warranted.Systematic review registrationosf.io/pnur7.

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Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity symptoms and parental cognitions: a meta-analysis

Miklósi,

Kovács,

Janovicz

et al. 2024

Front. Psychiatry

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“…3,4 There was a significant association between co-parenting relationships and children's problem behaviors, and interventions to improve co-parenting skills reduced children's problem behaviors. [5][6][7][8][9] The spillover hypothesis 10 and subsequent studies 11,12 emphasize the indirect impact of co-parenting on children via parenting stress. Partner support in co-parenting can mitigate conflicts and reduce parenting stress.…”

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Mothers’ Perceived Co-Parenting and Preschooler’s Problem Behaviors: The Mediating Role of Maternal Parenting Stress and the Moderating Role of Family Resilience

Zhu,

Xiang,

2024

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Introduction Problem behaviors in preschoolers signals social adjustment challenges. This study investigates the mediating role of parenting stress in the relationship between co-parenting and these behaviors, and examines how family resilience impacts this dynamic. Methods A detailed survey was conducted with 1279 mothers of 3-6-year-olds in Shanghai, China, focusing on co-parenting, family resilience, parenting stress, and children’s behaviors. We employed SPSS 26 for initial tests and the Hayes PROCESS macro in SPSS 23.0 for advanced analysis, using bootstrap methods to assess mediation and moderation effects. Results The analysis revealed that maternal parenting stress mediates the relationship between co-parenting and children’s problem behaviors. Specifically, unsupportive co-parenting or low levels of supportive co-parenting heightened maternal stress, which in turn increased children’s problem behaviors. Family resilience was found to moderate this relationship, buffering the impact of unsupportive co-parenting on maternal stress. High family resilience levels were associated with lower parenting stress, regardless of co-parenting quality. Conclusion These findings highlight the importance of enhancing family resilience and supportive co-parenting to mitigate parenting stress and reduce problem behaviors in children. It has practical implications for developing family-centred interventions and policies to strengthen family resilience and co-parenting skills.

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“…Research over the past decade has increasingly shown direct associations between coparenting relationship quality and child outcomes (Palkovitz et al, 2013; Teubert & Pinquart, 2010; Zhao et al, 2022). For example, meta‐analysis studies found small but significant effect sizes for coparenting on child behavior problems, such that positive coparenting was associated with fewer child internalizing and externalizing behavior problems (Teubert & Pinquart, 2010; Zhao et al, 2022). Importantly, many studies in these meta‐analyses used majority White, middle‐income, and married couple samples.…”

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Coparenting profiles and children's socioemotional outcomes in unmarried parents with low‐income

Yoon,

Lee,

Yang

et al. 2023

J of Marriage and Family

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ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine patterns of mother–father coparenting relationship quality and their associations with child empathy, emotional insecurity, and behavior problems in families with low income.BackgroundGiven the growing number of nonmarital births and the high risk of relationship dissolution among cohabiting couples living with low income, it is important to examine the coparenting relationships among racially diverse unmarried couples from low‐income contexts. To date, little research has assessed patterns of coparenting relationships and their associations with child socioemotional outcomes among this population.MethodsParticipants were 4,266 unmarried couples and their preschool‐aged children from the Building Strong Families study. Latent profile analysis (LPA) was conducted.ResultsLPA of survey data from mothers and fathers revealed four coparenting patterns: Profile 1: low quality, more negative maternal coparenting perceptions (7.2%); Profile 2: moderate‐high quality, high congruence, slightly more negative paternal coparenting perceptions (25.2%); Profile 3: low congruence, severely more negative maternal coparenting perceptions (11.8%); and Profile 4: mutual high‐quality coparenting (55.8%).ConclusionChildren of parents with the mutual high‐quality coparenting profile had the most positive outcomes according to maternal reports of child socioemotional development. Highly congruent and positive perceptions of the other parent as a coparent were found to be significant promotive factors for positive child socioemotional development.ImplicationsFamily strengthening policies and programs for unmarried couples with low income should target and support the development of mutually satisfying, high‐quality coparenting relationships, with the ultimate goal to improve developmental outcomes for young children in such families.

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The Association between Coparenting Behavior and Internalizing/Externalizing Problems of Children and Adolescents: A Meta-Analysis

Cited by 17 publications

References 118 publications

Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity symptoms and parental cognitions: a meta-analysis

Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity symptoms and parental cognitions: a meta-analysis

Mothers’ Perceived Co-Parenting and Preschooler’s Problem Behaviors: The Mediating Role of Maternal Parenting Stress and the Moderating Role of Family Resilience

Coparenting profiles and children's socioemotional outcomes in unmarried parents with low‐income

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