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USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Parental causal attributions; child psychopathology; Parental psychopathology; Problem identification; help-seeking
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The Relationship Of Attributions And Parental Characteristics With Parental Problem Recognition, Lindsey Heath Steding
The Relationship Of Attributions And Parental Characteristics With Parental Problem Recognition, Lindsey Heath Steding
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
A significant number of youth experience mental health disorders for which they suffer negative consequences. Although there are evidence-based therapies available to help children and their families, most youth do not receive treatment. Parental problem recognition is likely a primary barrier in this process. This study begins to address why parents may have difficulty recognizing mental health problems by extending existing models and integrating evidence about parental perceptions. Specifically, the study aimed to investigate the relationship between parental attributions and parents’ problem determination, and to examine the influence that parental characteristics have on this judgment process. Participants included 164 parents …