Korean Journal of Child Studies (아동학회지)

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The Effects of Preschooler Temperament and Maternal Postnatal Depression, Depression, and Parenting Stress on Preschooler Externalizing Problem Behavior

유아의 기질, 어머니의 산후우울, 우울 및 양육스트레스가 유아의 외현화 문제행동에 미치는 영향

  • Han, Jihyeon (Department of Child Studies, Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Lee, Jin Suk (Department of Child Studies, Chonbuk National University)
  • Received : 2016.08.31
  • Accepted : 2016.12.19
  • Published : 2016.12.31
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Abstract

Objective: The main purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of preschooler temperament and maternal postnatal depression, depression, and parenting stress on preschooler externalizing problem behavior. Methods: The participants consisted of 98 preschoolers (ages 4-5 years) and their mothers. The subjects completed the following questionnaires: Emotionality, Activity, and Sociability (EAS), Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), Center of Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), Parenting Stress Scale, Korean Child Behavior Checklist for Ages 1.5-5 (K-CBCL 1.5-5), and Social Competence and Behavior Evaluation Inventory Short Form (SCBE-30). The data were analyzed by t/F tests, Pearson's correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis. Results and Conclusion: First, preschooler emotionality temperament had positive correlations with attention problems and aggression. Second, maternal depression and parenting stress had a positive correlation with preschooler externalizing problem behaviors. Third, maternal parenting stress had an effect on preschooler attention problems. Forth, preschooler emotional temperament and maternal parenting stress had an effect on preschooler aggression.

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