Psychological Problems In Children Research Articles

Interparental conflict dimensions and children's psychological problems: Emotion recognition as a mediator.

This study tested children's emotion recognition as a mediator of associations between their exposure to hostile and cooperative interparental conflict and their internalizing and externalizing symptoms. From 2018 to 2022, 238 mothers, their partners, and preschool children (Mage  = 4.38, 52% female; 68% White; 18% Black; 14% Multiracial or another race; and 16% Latinx) participated in three annual measurement occasions. Path analyses indicated that Wave 1 observations of hostile interparental conflict predicted residualized increases in children's emotion recognition accuracy (i.e., angry, sad, and happy) at Wave 2 (β = .27). Wave 2 emotion recognition, in turn, predicted residualized decreases in children's internalizing symptoms at Wave 3 (β = -.22). Mediational findings were partly attributable to children's accuracy in identifying angry and high-intensity expressions.

The Impact of Parental Divorce on Children's Mental Health

The rising divorce rate has become the norm in modern society. This trend leads to many children of divorced families having certain psychological problems. This review aims to understand the causes and effects of these problems. These problems are likele to have an impact on teenagers in the long term. The psychological effects of the parents' marital status on the children tend to have a certain negative impact on the children's future. Parents' divorce can lead to certain negative psychological problems in children, but this effect may be not as serious as the media states. Some researchers have suggested that the treatment of parent-child relationship is appropriate to mitigate the negative effects of divorce on adolescents. To a certain extent, it helps the child develop resillience and other positive traits as well. At the same time, many research encourage society to be kind to the children of divorced families and accept the diversity of families.

Quality of Life and Psychological Problems in Children with and without Celiac Disease

Background: Celiac disease (CD) triggers an autoimmune response in the body involving the immune system. Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate and compare the quality of life (QOL) in children with CD and those without CD. Additionally, the study aimed to contrast the self-reported QOL of children with CD with the assessments made by their parents. Methods: In this cross-sectional, case-control study, the QOL of children with CD, aged 6-12 years, was compared with that of age- and gender-matched children without CD. Additionally, the study involved a comparison of the QOL assessments reported by both parents and children. The Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (Kid-KINDL) was used to appraise QOL from the perspectives of both children and their parents. Specifically, the parents completed the Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC). Results: The present results indicated significant differences between children with and without CD in terms of QOL, psychological problems, attention, internalizing symptoms, and externalizing symptoms (as reported by the parents), as well as school performance, self-esteem, and emotional well-being (as reported by children) (P < 0.05). Furthermore, significant differences were observed in the QOL and self-esteem reports between children with CD and their parents (P < 0.05). Conclusions: This study offered valuable insights into the QOL, psychological disorders, and related factors in children with and without CD. Additionally, it underscored the tendency of parents with children suffering from CD to underestimate their children’s QOL.

Influence of Parenting Styles on Problematic Behaviours of Migrant Children

The living environment of migrant children changes dramatically when they settle in cities with their parents. If migrant children do not adapt well to the new environment, they may develop psychological deviations and internalised problematic behaviours. Research has shown that poor parenting styles increase the incidence of children's psychological problems and easily trigger problematic behaviours in migrant children. This study explores four aspects of the relationship between parenting styles and migrant children's internalised and externalised problems, the effects of different parenting styles on migrant children's internalised and externalised problems, and further illustrates the mediating roles of migrant children's self-esteem, parent-child relationship, and social support between the two. It was found that positive parenting styles were negatively related to the problematic behaviours of migrant children, while negative parenting styles increased the occurrence of migrant children's internalisation problems; negative parenting styles increased the likelihood of migrant children's externalisation problems, while positive parenting styles could, to a certain extent, stifle the emergence of the aforementioned externalisation problems. Therefore, schools and society should pay attention to the correct guidance of parents' communication and expression styles, and at the same time pay attention to the establishment of a warm atmosphere and a pleasant communication process in the family, so as to reduce the internalisation problems of migrant children. In addition, if migrant children have externalisation problems, parents, schools and society should help them to set up good behavioural models and provide them with timely and correct guidance.

Influence of childhood trauma on depression in family factors

With the development of society and the increasing popularity of the internet, the number of patients with depression is increasing. As a mental illness, depression has seriously affected people's normal life, so it has attracted more and more attention. However, people often attribute the increase in the number of people with depression to external factors such as the rapid development of the times, excessive life pressure, and the improvement of medical level, but there is still a gap in the family factors that lead to depression. Therefore, this paper mainly studies the influence of childhood trauma on depression in family factors. In this paper, by collecting the data on childhood trauma affecting depression, and by classifying and comparing the data, the influencing factors of childhood trauma on depression in family factors are explored. It is found that childhood trauma has a significant impact on depression, which not only directly leads to children's psychological problems related to depression, such as depression and anxiety, but also indirectly affects children by affecting their personality and social style, thus making it impossible for children to face difficulties with a positive attitude in their future work and life, and finally leading to depression. Therefore, childhood trauma has a great negative impact on children and should be treated with a long-term perspective.

Cohort profile: the U-BIRTH study on peripartum depression and child development in Sweden

PurposeThe current U-BIRTH cohort (Uppsala Birth Cohort) extends our previous cohort Biology, Affect, Stress, Imaging and Cognition (BASIC), assessing the development of children up to 11 years after birth. The...

Professional Development Program for Civil Servants for Creation a Safe Educational Environment under Martial Law

The relevance of the article is determined by the need to train education managers – civil servants and officials of local self-government bodies – to work and manage the educational system in war conditions.
 The purpose of the article is a justification and development of a short-term professional development program for civil servants and officials of local self-government bodies regarding safety in education, creation of a safe educational environment.
 The research methodology of the article is a complex of scientific approaches that determined the content, methods and form of training: competence-based, axiological, systemic, risk-oriented approaches, public administration approach; approach for human rights. Research methods included analysis of theoretical sources, synthesis, modeling, oral interviews of educators, generalization of experience, and observation. Scientific novelty is substantiated by the content of the program and selection of approaches to learning. Practical significance is the development of a training program for civil servants and officials of local self-government bodies. 
 The results of the study are the content, forms and methods of teaching to solve the education problems under martial law in Ukraine, looking specifically atthe example of the Kharkiv region. The new problems of the education organization under the martial law were identified: technical, psychological problems of children and other participants during the educational process, material problems of educational institutions and families, which are necessary to resolve for effective educational process, lack of safety culture among the population, etcetera. 
 The conclusion is that the proposed program answers many questions, especially, for the Kharkiv region and Ukraine. Prospects for further research are expansion of the program’s content, taking into account the best foreign and Ukrainian experience.

Validity and Reliability of a Thai Behavioral and Emotional Screening Tool for Children with Enuresis (TBEST-E)

Objective: Psychological comorbidity in children with enuresis is common and its screening is recommended. A brief validated screening instrument is needed for a busy medical practice. This study focused on the development of the Thai Behavioral and Emotional Screening Tool for children with Enuresis (TBEST-E) and aimed to examine its psychometric properties.   Materials and Methods: Using the Short Screening Instrument for Psychological Problems in Enuresis (SSIPPE) as a template, the 15-item with a yes/no answer format of the TBEST-E was developed for the screening of emotional problems (7 items), attention and hyperactivity/impulsivity problems (3 items each), and oppositional defiant symptoms (2 items). The parents of the children with enuresis completed the TBEST-E and the behavioral rating scale “Thai Youth Checklist” (TYC). The optimal cut-off for further assessment, the sensitivity, and the specificity the TBEST-E were identified using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves.   Results: After an adaptation following comments from three child psychiatrists, the TBEST-E showed a content validity of 0.9, an internal consistency of 0.71. A total of 33 children with enuresis (median age = 9, interquartile range = 6.5-11 years) were recruited. Further assessment was indicated when one of the following occurred; at least 3 emotional problems; 3 attention problems; or 2 hyperactivity/impulsivity together with 2 oppositional defiant symptoms. The overall sensitivity and specificity were 0.88 and 0.71 respectively with the accuracy of 0.84 (95% CI = 0.68-0.95). Conclusion: The TBEST-E is time-efficient and has acceptable psychometric properties in early detection of common psychological problems in children with enuresis.

Impact of Parenting Styles and Socioeconomic Status on the Mental Health of Children.

Background The relationship parents share with their children is unique and very important for their overall growth and development. Parenting is classified into the following four types: authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and uninvolved. This study aimed to understand the relationship between socioeconomic status and parenting styles adopted by parents and compare various factors affecting the mental health status of children. Methodology An observational cross-sectional study was conducted among 480 students from four different schools in Valsad, Gujarat, India. The chief parenting style of both parents was determined, and the Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC) scores were calculated for the students. Data were analyzed and various tests of significance were performed. Results There was a highly significant association between various parenting styles adopted by both parents and the PSC score of children. Interparental consistency showed a lower score on the PSC scale. There was a moderate positive correlation between an authoritarian parent and the poor mental health status of the child. As age advanced, children were seen to experience more emotional and psychological troubles. The education of the mother had a significant association with the well-being of the child. However, there was no impact of socioeconomic status on parenting style and PSC score. Conclusions Poor parenting technique contributes to various psychological problems in children with advancing age. The involvement of healthcare facilities in this field at the earliest will ensure a better environment for the child to grow and learn.

The Impact of Family Economic Empowerment Intervention on Psychological Difficulties and Prosocial Behavior Among AIDS-Orphaned Children in Southern Uganda

PurposeChildren orphaned by AIDS are more likely to have psychological and emotional problems compared to their counterparts. Poverty resulting from orphanhood is linked to the negative psychological outcomes experienced by AIDS-orphaned adolescents. No studies have investigated the impact of an economic empowerment intervention on child psychological and emotional problems and prosocial behavior. Therefore, we aimed to examine the impact of a family economic empowerment intervention on psychological difficulties and prosocial behavior among AIDS-orphaned adolescents. MethodsWe analyzed data from a two-arm cluster randomized controlled trial conducted in 10 primary schools in southern Uganda. Schools were randomized to either bolstered usual care (n = 5 schools; 167 participants) or a family-economic empowerment intervention (Suubi-Maka; n = 5 schools; 179 individuals). We used t-test and multi-level mixed effects models to examine the impact of Suubi-Maka on psychological and behavioral outcomes. ResultsNo differences were observed between intervention and control groups in almost all the outcomes at baseline, 12 months, and 24 months. Simple main effects comparisons of 12 months versus baseline within each condition indicate modest to significant declines in emotional symptoms, hyperactivity, peer relationships (Δs = −1.00 to −2.11, all p < .001), and total difficulties (Δs = −4.85 to −4.89, both p < .001) across both groups. DiscussionOur analysis found no meaningful difference between intervention and control groups in child psychological difficulties and prosocial behavior postintervention. However, improvements were observed across both control and treatment groups following the intervention. Future studies should investigate the impact of different components of the intervention.

The Relationship Between Copeptin Level and Enuresis in Children Aged 5 - 15 Years

Background: Enuresis is bedwetting that occurs during sleep in children over five years old. If left untreated, it can lead to social and psychological problems for children and their parents. The role of copeptin in patients with primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (PMNE) has been reported in several studies. Due to the favorable structural properties of copeptin and the reflection of arginine vasopressin (AVP) concentration, it can be used as an alternative marker for AVP secretion. Objectives: This study aims to compare the levels of copeptin in healthy and enuresis children aged 5 - 15 years. Methods: This case-control study was performed on 42 children with primary monosymptomatic enuresis and 42 children without enuresis who were referred to the clinic of Taleghani hospital in Gorgan in 2020. Copeptin levels were measured by the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. Results: Out of 84 patients, an equal proportion of girls (21 patients) and boys (21 patients) participated in both the case and control groups. The age of the children was 8.05 ± 2.46 years, and there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups (P = 0.16). The mean level of copeptin in the case and control groups were 6.7 ± 4.27 and 6.87 ± 8.52 pg/mL, respectively, significantly lower in the case group (P = 0.03). There was a statistically significant difference in the level of copeptin between the boys in the two groups (P = 0.03). Although the mean level of copeptin in the girls in the patient group was lower than that in the control group, this difference was not statistically significant (P = 0.35). Conclusions: In this study, the mean level of copeptin in PMNE was significantly lower than that in the control group, which suggests it may be considered as a probable biomarker for the prediction of response to treatment with desmopressin, but further study is required to confirm this hypothesis.

[Correct the imbalance of growth and development and prevent important comorbidities of children and adolescents].

There are certain stages and continuities in the growth and development of children and adolescents. Under the induction of some factors, their growth and development may deviate from the normal pattern and trajectory, which may lead to an imbalance of various systems, and even result in the occurrence of significant comorbidities. The imbalance of children's growth and development might be an internal factor leading to the occurrence of important comorbidities such as obesity, myopia and psychological problems in children and adolescents, while the mismatch between environmental changes and growth and development might be an external factor. Therefore, it is necessary to find the influencing factors of imbalance regarding growth and development based on regular monitoring of the growth and development indicators of children and adolescents, improve the pathogenic environment, reveal the behind mechanism, and fundamentally prevent the important comorbidities.

Towards a Proposed Conception from the Perspective of the Method of Community Organization for the Role of Social Support Programs in Treating Social, Health, and Psychological Problems for Children Who are Physically Abused by their Parents

The research aimed to design a proposed conception from the perspective of the method of community organization for the role of social support programs in treating social, health, and psychological problems for children who are physically abused by their parents. The study used the descriptive approach to describe the nature of these problems, then a comparison was made between these problems, and the differences between them were calculated. The data was collected from a targeted sample of 120 children, and they are a representative sample of children (boys and girls) who represent the sample that fulfilled the conditions of the intended sample for the current study. The study reached several important results, most notably that the social problems faced by children who are physically abused by their parents were at a rate of 78.55%, and that the health problems that children were exposed to physically abused by their parents were at a rate of 80.19%, and that the psychological problems that children exposed to physical abuse by their parents were 74.51%, In light of these results, it became clear that children need their social support to overcome these problems by clarifying the stages of professional intervention for the social support program for them in terms of the stages (Connection - Frist Estimation - Planning - Execution - Second Estimation - Finishing - Final Tracking).

A deep insight on psychological aspect in patients with Sturge-Weber syndrome.

Studies on Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) have already focused on various medical aspects of this syndrome. This review is focusing on the psychological aspects of Sturge-Weber syndrome patients, the behaviors of patients, and the effects of the disease on the children. This disorder is characterized by angiomas, glaucoma, and seizures with a birthmark. Patients with this syndrome have behavioral problems, a lack of social skills, and a lack of intellectual or academic skills. These patients are usually introverted because of a lack of warmth and limited communication. Friends or classmates tease them by calling them "ugly." All this leads to a lack of social skills, and they mostly keep their feelings to themselves and prefer to be alone. Because of all this mocking by classmates, they keep isolating themselves. All this causes psychological problems in children. They start behaving differently, have suicidal tendencies, and fight with their friends who bully them. Psychological problems are mostly seen in children who are lacking in intelligence and functioning and who have seizure disorders, mostly in those who have frequent seizures. Problems like anxiety, depression, mood changes, anger, and violence are also observed in these patients. All this is always ignored by the parents as well as the doctors. This review aims to focus on the psychological aspect of the patients with SWS, to inform the parents about the behavior of their children with SWS, and to pay more attention to the psychological problems. This review is focusing on the importance of the psychological behavior of patients with SWS, how to diagnose it at an early stage, and how to treat and take care of children with SWS.

A Brief Analysis of The Principles and Advantages of Family Therapy for Children with Psychological Problems

Childhood play a significant role in human’s growth and development process. The people and circumstances a child is exposed to during their formative years can lead to psychological problems later on. Traditional treatment for children’s psychological problems can be limited in a number of ways as it may not be tailored to the specific needs of each child, not be able to address the underlying causes of a child’s psychological problems and not be able to provide the child with the necessary skills to cope with their psychological problems in the future. This article summarises common child psychological problems and approaches to the treatment of child psychological problems and analyses the causes of child psychological problems and the important role of the family in the emergence, development and treatment of child psychological problems, therefore suggestting the possibility of family therapy being involved in traditional treatment, and then introducing the theory and common methods of family therapy. Three key focus sections of family therapy for the intervention of child psychological problems, the importance of medical diagnosis in the treatment of children’s psychological problems are also emphasised.

Epidemiology of Psychological Problems in Children with T1D in Isfahan Province

Aim and Background: Epidemiology of psychological problems of children with type 1 diabetes is particularly important due to the ever-increasing prevalence of its sufferers in the world and difficult and stressful conditions of living with this disease and also the long-term negative effects it can have on the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual development of people. Because knowing the current condition of these children is essential for any psychological planning and intervention; the present study was conducted with the aim of epidemiology of psychological problems of children with type 1 diabetes.

The Outcome of Single Stage versus Two Stage Repair in Anorectal Malformations with Recto-Vestibular Fistula

Background: Imperforate anus with recto-vestibular fistula is one of the most common anorectal malformations in females. Wound infection and disruption after recto-vestibular fistula repair may affect the fecal continence and functional outcome. Fecal incontinence may cause long term social, economical and psychological problems in children. Although a protective colostomy reduces the infectious complications and dehiscence, it is also associated with many problems. Aim: To compare the safety, feasibility, post operative complications and functional outcomes of limited posterior sagittal anorectoplasty with or without colostomy. Study design: Prospective descriptive study. Place and duration of sudy: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Sahiwal Teaching Hospital Sahiwal, from 1st January 2019 to 31st December 2021. Methodology: Forty-one patients with congenital recto-vestibular fistula were managed by two techniques. Patients were divided into two groups. Group A (19 patients): were operated by single stage limited posterior sagittal anorectoplasty without covering colostomy. Group B (22 patients): were operated by two stage technique. Limited posterior sagittal anorectoplasty and covering colostomy in first stage and stoma closure was done in second stage. The patients in both groups were evaluated for hospital stay, operation time, postoperative complications, fecal continence, constipation, bowel function. Results: The age of patients ranged from 11-56 months (mean 26.93 months) in Group A and 9-60 months (mean 27.03 months) in Group B. The total length of hospital stay in Group A ranged from 7-11 days (mean 9.20 days); however, in Group B, it ranged from 4-6 days (mean 5.01 days) for first stage procedure and 8-11 days (mean 9.27 days) for second stage colostomy closure procedure. In Group A, complications were, wound infection 03 (15.78%), anal stenosis 02 (10.52%), mucosal prolapse 01 (5.26%), constipation 04 (21.05%), soiling 04 (21.05%), perineal excoriation 03 (15.78%) and recurrent H-type recto-vestibular fistula 01 (5.26%). In Group B, during the first stage of repair, one patient (4.54%) developed wound infection. Mucosal prolapse was observed in one patient (4.54%). Constipation was reported in 03 (13.63%) and soiling in 01 (4.54%). Peri stoma skin excoriation was seen in five patients (22.72%). Stomal prolapse was observed in two patients (9.09%). Two patients (9.09%) developed wound infection after colostomy closure. Conclusion: Single stage repair of congenital recto-vestibular fistula increases the risk of postoperative complications. Two stage approach is associated with less postoperative complications. However it is associated with lengthy hospital stay, long operation time and complications related to stoma formation and closure. Keywords: Recto-vestibular fistula, Limited posterior sagittal anorectoplasty, Single stage technique, Two stage technique.

A Theoretical Analysis of Satir Iceberg Model for Two-Child Families

Aiming at families with two children, this paper analyzes the problems of family upbringing’s incompatibility and psychological problems in children’s development by means of a review. From the perspective of systematic Satir family therapy, core values, communication posture, iceberg theory, family structure diagram, etc. Help families re-examine family rules and relationships between members.  Through the analysis and discussion at the iceberg level one by one, specific methods of what to do are obtained. For example, when there is a conflict between children, parents should not rush forward to be the referee, and let the first child help the second child to socialize. And the influence of the second child on the behavior, emotions, opinions, expectations, and desires of the first child. At the behavioral level, there may be two situations of acceptance and non-acceptance of first-born babies. On the emotional level, we believe that first-borns may have three responses: love, anger, and fear. At the point of view, I think that no matter what the point of view is, there are two themes: getting love and losing love. In terms of expectations, the first child may want to be loved and accompanied by the caregiver. The desire level, will desire to be respected by others, to be loved by others. Combining Satir's iceberg theory analysis with second-child family for effective intervention on specific problems.

다문화아동과 일반아동의 학교생활화(KSD) 반응특성에 관한 연구

This study attempted to study the response characteristics through the KSD picture of elementary school students, focusing on multicultural children and general children. The participants were 130 multicultural children and 130 general children in elementary schools located in Busan. As for the research data, paintings were collected with the help of cultural students and elementary school counselors and teachers in charge of the researcher's training course between 2012 and 2019, and additional recruitment was collected in 2020. As for the measurement tool, the satisfaction of school life and adaptation with friends were examined through KSD, a diagnostic tool for art therapy. As a result of this study, first, multicultural children expressed "sadiology", "non-academic", and "physiology" more than general children, and multicultural boys showed higher self-image than girls, and general girls showed the most interaction with "self-love". Second, as for the response characteristics of the questionnaire, general female children had the highest satisfaction with their teachers in school, and multicultural male children had the lowest. Third, as a result of comparing and analyzing the school life of multicultural children and general children, general female children had the highest satisfaction and general male children had the highest relationship with friends. Therefore, general male and female children had higher overall satisfaction than multicultural male and female children. As a result of this study, it is meaningful that KSD is a useful tool to identify children's adaptation and psychological problems from school life, and it will be a reference guide for teachers. Based on the above conclusions, research on standards that can objectively analyze and compare comparisons according to the development stage of each grade will be needed.

Association of Changes of lifestyle behaviors before and during the COVID-19 pandemic with mental health: a longitudinal study in children and adolescents

BackgroundWe examined the prospective associations of changes in lifestyle behaviors before/during the COVID-19 pandemic, namely physical activity and screen time, with mental health. Furthermore, the impacts of physical activity and screen time on mental health during the pandemic were examined cross-sectionally.MethodsA two-wave longitudinal study was conducted among 2423 children and adolescents in Shanghai, China. Lifestyle behavior variables (physical activity and screen time) and psychological variables (depressive symptoms, anxiety, and stress) were measured using a self-reported questionnaire in January and March 2020. A series of multivariable logistic regressions were performed to examine the associations between changes in lifestyle behaviors in two waves and psychological problems. The combined associations of physical activity and screen time with psychological problems were also explored using the second wave data.ResultsCompared to students with persistently short screen time before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, those with prolonged screen time (OR = 1·36 for depression, OR = 1·48 for anxiety) and those with persistently long screen time (OR = 1·70 for depression, OR = 2·13 for anxiety) reported a higher risk of psychological symptoms. The association between changes in physical activity and psychological symptoms was not statistically significant after adjustment for demographic factors, socioeconomic status, and screen time. During the COVID-19 pandemic, engaging in longer screen time (OR = 1·44 for depression, OR = 1·55 for anxiety) was associated with worsened psychological conditions, while engaging in increased physical activity (OR = 0·58 for depression, OR = 0·66 for anxiety) was associated with better psychological conditions.ConclusionsOur study suggests that promoting physical activity and limiting leisure screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic are important to prevent and mitigate psychological problems in children and adolescents. Therefore, effective interventions targeting lifestyle behaviors are needed to protect children and adolescents’ physical and mental health.