Attachment and Parental Practices as Predictors of Behavioral Disorders in Boys and Girls

Authors

  • Sandra Adriana Neves Nunes Faculdade de Ilheus
  • Ana Maria Xavier Faraco Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
  • Mauro Luis Vieira Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-43272356201311

Abstract

This study’s objective was to investigate how two parental systems (attachment and parental practices) interact to predict internalizing and externalizing behavioral problems in girls and boys. The Security Scale was administered to 289 children (mean age = 10.5 years), and 205 parents completed the Child Behavior Checklist and an instrument addressing parental practices. The results indicate that poor maternal attachment predicts aggression and delinquency in boys, while problems of this nature among girls are predicted by parental rejection and low behavioral control. Poor paternal attachment was the only predictor for social withdrawal and anxiety/depression in boys. A tendency of association between poor maternal attachment and social withdrawal was observed among girls, while low behavioral control and high psychological control predicted anxiety/depression. The results are discussed in terms of their contribution to understanding the complex relationship among gender, parental systems, and behavioral disorders.

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Published

2013-09-01

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How to Cite

Nunes, S. A. N., Faraco, A. M. X., & Vieira, M. L. (2013). Attachment and Parental Practices as Predictors of Behavioral Disorders in Boys and Girls. Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto), 23(56), 369-378. https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-43272356201311