Date of Award
Fall 12-2015
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.S.
Degree Program
Applied Developmental Psychology
Department
Psychology
Major Professor
Frick, Paul
Second Advisor
Marsee, Monica
Third Advisor
Scaramella, Laura
Abstract
The current study tested the association of both positive and negative aspects of parenting with callous-unemotional (CU) traits and conduct problems. Caregivers of 92 kindergarteners were recruited to complete a series of survey measures. Overall, parent-report of negative parenting practices was not associated with teacher report of conduct problems. However, parent report of positive parenting practices (i.e., warmth, positive reinforcement, positive communication and cooperation) was negatively associated with conduct problems and CU traits. Interactions between positive parenting variables and CU traits in their association with conduct problems indicated that positive reinforcement related more strongly to lower levels of conduct problem behavior for youth with high levels of CU traits. However, positive communication and cooperation related more strongly to conduct problems for youth with lower levels of CU traits. These associations suggest that parenting may play a role in the development of CU traits and conduct problems.
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Recommended Citation
Clark, Julia E., "Positive Parenting, Conduct Problems, and Callous-Unemotional Traits" (2015). University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations. 2063.
https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/2063
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