Citation
Schwartz, Joseph A.; Al-Ghamdi, Mohammed Said; Kobeisy, Ahmed Nezar; Alqurashi, Fathiyah H.; Connolly, Eric J.; & Beaver, Kevin M. (2017). Internalizing and externalizing problems and parenting: Results from a Saudi Arabian sample. International Journal of Social Welfare. vol. 26 (3) pp. 263-275Abstract
Relatively few studies have attempted to identify factors that contribute to variation in parental behavior. The literature has revealed associations between both internal and external factors in the variation in parenting behaviors. In addition, the vast majority of the existing literature has focused almost exclusively on Western cultures (e.g., the USA). The current study addresses these limitations by examining direct and indirect pathways involving both internal and external sources of influence on parenting behaviors in a sample of adults from Saudi Arabia (N = 196). The employed statistical models revealed robust and consistent direct associations between the examined internalizing sources of influence (self-control and psychopathy) and parenting behaviors. Subsequent models revealed some evidence of mediation stemming from external sources of influence (namely, aggression). However, the resulting indirect effects were inconsistent, indicating that other, unmeasured mechanisms ultimately connect the examined internalizing problems and parenting behaviors.URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ijsw.12230Keyword(s)
parenting psychopathy self-control aggression Saudi ArabiaReference Type
Journal ArticleJournal Title
International Journal of Social WelfareAuthor(s)
Schwartz, Joseph A.Al-Ghamdi, Mohammed Said
Kobeisy, Ahmed Nezar
Alqurashi, Fathiyah H.
Connolly, Eric J.
Beaver, Kevin M.