Korean Journal of Child Studies (아동학회지)

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The Moderating Effects of Self Control and Social Support in the Relationship between Stress and Problem Behaviors of Children of Divorced Single Parent Families According to Gender

성별에 따른 이혼 한부모 가정 아동의 스트레스와 문제행동의 관계에 대한 자기조절능력 및 사회적 지지의 중재효과

  • Ji, Seon Rye (Department of Family Environment & Welfare, Chonnam National University) ;
  • Lee, Sook (Department of Family Environment & Welfare, Chonnam National University)
  • 지선례 (전남대학교 생활환경복지학과) ;
  • 이숙 (전남대학교 생활환경복지학과)
  • Received : 2012.04.24
  • Accepted : 2012.08.10
  • Published : 2012.08.31
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Abstract

This study explored the moderating effects of self control and social support in terms of the relationship between stress and problem behaviors of children of divorced single parent families according to gender. A questionnaire was administered to elementary school-aged children (grades 3-6). 266 children from divorced single parent families were surveyed. The major findings were as follows : first, self control had a moderating role to play in the relationship between stress and problem behaviors for girls. Second, social support also had a moderating effect in the relationship between stress and problem behaviors for boys. Third, the variables having a moderating effect in the relationship between stress and problem behaviors of children also differed according to gender. Therefore differences in gender should be considered when seeking moderating the relationship between stress and problem behaviors of children.

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