De Relatie tussen Gezinsfunctioneren, Positief Opvoedgedrag, Kwaliteit van de Siblingrelatie en Probleemgedrag bij Kinderen van 0-18 jaar

Abstract

Background: Family is a system with many subsystems. These subsystems are constantly interacting with each other and the behavior of family members cannot be understood without looking at the rest of the system. Therefore it is interesting to look at how families function and how that connects with family relationships and child adjustment. Aim: The aim was to study the relationships between family functioning and positive parenting, sibling relationship and child problem behavior. Method: Data from cross-sectional parental questionnaires from a sample of 55 fathers and 55 mothers were used. The following parental questionnaires were used: FAD-N, PPQ, PRE-SIB and CBCL. Results: Multiple regressions showed that fathers scored higher on affective involvement, they also showed more warmth and involvement. Siblings showed less conflict when their parents scored higher on general family functioning. More aggression was significantly linked to lower general family functioning and higher affective response. More anxiety/depression was significantly linked to higher affective response. Conclusion: The four subscales of family functioning showed only a few significant relationships. Family functioning does not seem to be related to parenting and sibling relationship quality. We did find links with child problem behavior. More research is needed.