early influences: family Flashcards
What proportion of children had a probable mental disorder in 2023?
1 in 5 children and young people aged 8 to 25
How has self-harm rates changed over time?
Increased from 5.3% in 2000 to 13.7% in 2014 among 11-16-year-olds
What are the key characteristics of family systems?
Family systems are organized, dynamic, diverse, and change over time. They are influenced by biological, individual characteristics, physical, social, cultural, and political contexts.
What is the heritability range for different mental health conditions?
High heritability (60-90%) for autism, schizophrenia, bipolar, ADHD; Lower heritability (20-50%) for anxiety and depression.
How does economic hardship affect children through family processes?
Through the Family Stress Model: Economic pressure increases parental stress and couple conflict, leading to reduced supportive behaviors and harsher parenting, ultimately affecting child well-being.
What is the impact of parents’ sexual orientation on child adjustment?
No significant differences in child adjustment based on parents’ sexual orientation.
What percentage of children recover from divorce-related challenges?
80% of children recover from temporary dips in well-being and develop into well-adjusted adults.
How do positive interparental relationships affect children?
They are linked to enhanced psychological wellbeing and educational attainment.
What are effective parenting programs aimed at?
They aim to improve parent-child relationships, parents’ emotion regulation and communication, and build parents’ skills by teaching behavior management techniques.
