| Yazarlar (3) |
Doç. Dr. Önder BALTACI
Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye |
Dilek Köksal
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Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ertuğrul TALU
Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye |
| Özet |
| In early childhood, emotional and behavioral problems may arise due to various factors. While some are typical of developmental stages, others may persist and intensify over time. Parents’ psychological resilience or vulnerability plays a critical role in how they manage these issues. Specifically, emotionally reactive parental behaviors may contribute to the development of such problems in children. This study explores the mediating role of emotional reactivity in the relationship between parental psychological vulnerability and children’s emotional and behavioral problems. The research included 274 parents (231 mothers, 43 fathers) of children aged 0–8 from various provinces in Türkiye. A descriptive model was used. The Social Competence and Behavior Evaluation Scale measured children's emotional and behavioral difficulties. Parents’ emotional reactivity and psychological vulnerability were assessed with validated self-report scales. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and mediation analysis. Results showed significant positive associations among parents’ psychological vulnerability, emotional reactivity, and children’s emotional and behavioral problems. Mediation analysis indicated that emotional reactivity significantly mediated the effect of psychological vulnerability on child outcomes. As psychological vulnerability increased, so did emotional reactivity, leading to greater emotional and behavioral challenges in children. These findings emphasize the key role of parental emotional health in child development. The study underscores the need for early intervention and psychoeducational support programs for parents to … |
| Anahtar Kelimeler |
| Makale Türü | Özgün Makale |
| Makale Alt Türü | SCOPUS dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale |
| Dergi Adı | Participatory Educational Research |
| Dergi ISSN | 2148-6123 Scopus Dergi |
| Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler | Scopus |
| Makale Dili | Türkçe |
| Basım Tarihi | 11-2025 |
| Cilt No | 12 |
| Sayı | 6 |
| Sayfalar | 210 / 224 |
| Doi Numarası | 10.17275/per.25.86.12.6 |
| Makale Linki | https://doi.org/10.17275/per.25.86.12.6 |
