The influence of family relationship schemas, parental support, and parental verbal aggression on mental well-being

Abstract

ABSTRACT This study examined children’s mental well-being in adulthood as a function of family relationship schemas, parental support, and parental verbal aggression. Three-hundred and fifteen college students completed measures assessing family conversation and conformity orientations; parental support and verbal aggression; and mental well-being. Results demonstrated that family conversation orientation and parental support were positively associated with mental well-being. Conversely, family conformity orientation and parental verbal aggression were negatively related to mental well-being. Furthermore, findings indicated partial support for a statistical model in which parental support and parental verbal aggression mediated the association between family relationship schemas and mental well-being.