Intergenerational transmission of anxiety and parenting style.
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Intergenerational Transmission of Anxiety; Moderating Effects of Mindfulness, Experiential Avoidance and Overcontrol in Parenting.
IRAS ID
197161
Contact name
Claire Ogielda
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Sheffield
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 1 months, 23 days
Research summary
Although numerous studies have documented a relationship between parental anxiety and child anxiety, the exact mechanism of this transmission of anxiety still remains unclear. Parenting style has been suggested to play a role in this relationship; however research is yet to define which parenting styles moderate or stengthen this intergenerational transmission of anxiety. This study will investigate whether mindfulness, experiential avoidance and overcontrol in parenting predicts child anxiety symptoms and whether these parenting styles strengthen the association between parent and child anxiety. Parents of children aged between 8-12 years from clinical and community samples will be invited to take part in this questionnaire based study. In the community sample, parents will be recruited from local primary schools and community clubs. In the clinical sample, parents will be recruited from NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Sheffield. This study aims to provide further understanding in the role parenting plays on child anxiety. Findings will serve to inform policy and intervention around the use of parenting programs.
REC name
West of Scotland REC 3
REC reference
16/WS/0063
Date of REC Opinion
10 Mar 2016
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion