The Effect of Parent Personality on Child Depression
Type of Presentation
Poster Session
Location
University Library
Start Date
4-17-2024 11:45 AM
End Date
4-17-2024 1:00 PM
Description of Program
In a review of 9 current studies, results support an association between maternal personality and child depression. Internalizing and externalizing behaviors were analyzed as behavior while genetic predisposition was analyzed for biological factors. Interpretation bias and depression were discussed in relation to the mother-child dyad.
Abstract
Maternal internalizing behaviors such as lack of warmth, control, and overprotection increase the likelihood of child depression or anxiety (Mackin et al., 2022). The relationship between mother and child is bidirectional. In healthy relationships, this results in positive emotions, thought processes, and other relationships. In negative relationships, internalizing, externalizing, and genetic predisposition can impact the likelihood of depression (Sfarlea et al., 2019). Internalizing behavior specifically is more likely than other behaviors to be intergenerationally transmitted (Shultz et al., 2021). This may be explained by the environment or a genetic predisposition. Maternal depression can often create an isolating environment for the child. Children with depressed mothers often have difficulties socializing, learning, and exhibit rebellious behavior (Katz et al., 2013). Results show that maternal internalizing behavior is predictive of child internalizing and externalizing behavior whereas maternal externalizing behavior only predicts child externalizing behavior (Schultz et al., 2021).
Faculty / Staff Sponsor
Dr. Alli Cipra
Presentation File
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The Effect of Parent Personality on Child Depression
University Library
Maternal internalizing behaviors such as lack of warmth, control, and overprotection increase the likelihood of child depression or anxiety (Mackin et al., 2022). The relationship between mother and child is bidirectional. In healthy relationships, this results in positive emotions, thought processes, and other relationships. In negative relationships, internalizing, externalizing, and genetic predisposition can impact the likelihood of depression (Sfarlea et al., 2019). Internalizing behavior specifically is more likely than other behaviors to be intergenerationally transmitted (Shultz et al., 2021). This may be explained by the environment or a genetic predisposition. Maternal depression can often create an isolating environment for the child. Children with depressed mothers often have difficulties socializing, learning, and exhibit rebellious behavior (Katz et al., 2013). Results show that maternal internalizing behavior is predictive of child internalizing and externalizing behavior whereas maternal externalizing behavior only predicts child externalizing behavior (Schultz et al., 2021).