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Intrapersonal and maternal correlates of aggression, conflict, and externalizing problems in toddlers.
Child Dev. 1998 Dec; 69(6):1614-29.CD

Abstract

Research has shown that 2-year-olds engage in peer-directed aggression and initiation of conflict. However, there has been little consideration of the factors associated with variability in toddlers' aggression. One hundred and four toddlers (52 females) were observed for 35 min of free play with a same-sex peer, with both mothers present. Experience in early out-of-home care was not related to aggression. Toddlers' observed and mother-rated dysregulated temperament, and mothers' use of warmth and negative dominance during interactions with their children, were used to predict toddlers' aggression and maternal ratings of externalizing difficulties. Boys were observed to be more aggressive than girls. Regression analyses showed that, after controlling for main effects, the interaction of child gender, temperament, and maternal negative dominance predicted both outcomes. Observed aggression and mother-reported externalizing problems were associated significantly with dysregulated temperament only for boys with mothers who demonstrated relatively high levels of negative dominance.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Rubin KH
Center for Children, Relationships, and Culture, University of Maryland, College Park 20742-1131, USA. krubin@rubinlab.umd.edu
Hastings P
No affiliation info available
Chen X
No affiliation info available
Stewart S
No affiliation info available
McNichol K
No affiliation info available

MeSH

AdultAggressionChild BehaviorChild, PreschoolConflict, PsychologicalFemaleHumansMaleMaternal BehaviorMother-Child RelationsMothersSex Factors

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

Language

eng

PubMed ID

9914642

Citation

Rubin, K H., et al. "Intrapersonal and Maternal Correlates of Aggression, Conflict, and Externalizing Problems in Toddlers." Child Development, vol. 69, no. 6, 1998, pp. 1614-29.
Rubin KH, Hastings P, Chen X, et al. Intrapersonal and maternal correlates of aggression, conflict, and externalizing problems in toddlers. Child Dev. 1998;69(6):1614-29.
Rubin, K. H., Hastings, P., Chen, X., Stewart, S., & McNichol, K. (1998). Intrapersonal and maternal correlates of aggression, conflict, and externalizing problems in toddlers. Child Development, 69(6), 1614-29.
Rubin KH, et al. Intrapersonal and Maternal Correlates of Aggression, Conflict, and Externalizing Problems in Toddlers. Child Dev. 1998;69(6):1614-29. PubMed PMID: 9914642.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Intrapersonal and maternal correlates of aggression, conflict, and externalizing problems in toddlers. AU - Rubin,K H, AU - Hastings,P, AU - Chen,X, AU - Stewart,S, AU - McNichol,K, PY - 1999/1/23/pubmed PY - 1999/1/23/medline PY - 1999/1/23/entrez SP - 1614 EP - 29 JF - Child development JO - Child Dev VL - 69 IS - 6 N2 - Research has shown that 2-year-olds engage in peer-directed aggression and initiation of conflict. However, there has been little consideration of the factors associated with variability in toddlers' aggression. One hundred and four toddlers (52 females) were observed for 35 min of free play with a same-sex peer, with both mothers present. Experience in early out-of-home care was not related to aggression. Toddlers' observed and mother-rated dysregulated temperament, and mothers' use of warmth and negative dominance during interactions with their children, were used to predict toddlers' aggression and maternal ratings of externalizing difficulties. Boys were observed to be more aggressive than girls. Regression analyses showed that, after controlling for main effects, the interaction of child gender, temperament, and maternal negative dominance predicted both outcomes. Observed aggression and mother-reported externalizing problems were associated significantly with dysregulated temperament only for boys with mothers who demonstrated relatively high levels of negative dominance. SN - 0009-3920 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/9914642/Intrapersonal_and_maternal_correlates_of_aggression_conflict_and_externalizing_problems_in_toddlers_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -