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The Effects of Family Functioning and Parent Structure on the Prevalence and Intensity of Childhood Fears

Year: 2004

Type: article

Abstract: The current study was designed to examine the relation between family factors, such as family functioning and parent structure, and the prevalence and intensity of childhood fears. One hundred and sixteen children in grades 3-12 were surveyed using the Fear Survey Schedule-II. Of the 116 children surveyed, 75 had parents who returned the Self Report Family Inventory and demographic survey. Results indicated that younger, female participants reported fears of greater prevalence and intensity than male participants. Contrary to predictions, neither family functioning or any of its associated factors were found to be related to the prevalence and intensity of childhood fears. However, parent structure was significantly related to childhood fears, in that children from two parent and two adult homes reported fears of a greater prevalence and intensity than those with only one parent in the home.

Source: Journal of Collective Bargaining in the Academy

Author: Rebecca Leis Pederson

Institution: Eastern Illinois University

Language: English

Topic: Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

OpenAlex ID: W744834205

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