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. 2001 Jun;162(2):228-41.
doi: 10.1080/00221320109597963.

Aggression in toddlers: associations with parenting and marital relations

J S Brook  1 , L Zheng, M Whiteman, D W Brook
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Aggression in toddlers: associations with parenting and marital relations

J S Brook et al. J Genet Psychol. 2001 Jun.

Abstract

This study examined the relation among parenting factors, marital relations, and toddler aggression. A structured questionnaire was administered to both parents of 254 2-year-olds. The authors used correlation and hierarchical multiple regression analyses to assess the extent to which certain personality traits, drug use, parenting style, and marital conflicts were related to the toddlers' aggressive behavior. Results showed that the maternal child-rearing and parental aggression domains had a direct effect on toddler aggression. The domain of maternal child rearing also served as a mediator for the domains of marital relations, paternal child rearing, parental aggression, and parental drug use. The findings indicated that maternal child-rearing practices, personality attributes, and drug use were more important than paternal attributes in relation to toddler aggression. Implications for prevention among families at risk are discussed.

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