The effects of family conflict on the psychological needs and externalising behaviour of preadolescents

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2018

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University of Stellenbosch

Abstract

Usually, it is within families that we discover, develop and grow as individuals (Corey, 2009; Department of Social Development, 2013). Yet not all families provide an environment that allows for healthy discovery, development and growth, as many families experience family conflict (Saxbe, Ramos, Timmons, Rodriguez & Margolin, 2014). Children who witness family conflict may experience dysfunction later in life (Habib, Toumbourou, Mcritchie, Williams, Kremer, Mckenzie, & Catalano, 2014; World Health Organisation [WHO], 2014) such as displaying concerning psychological and behavioural responses (Santiago & Wadsworth, 2009; Saxbe et al., 2014). These psychological and behavioural responses play a role in preadolescent functioning at school, home and the community (Liu, 2004; Cummings & Schatz, 2012).

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Social development, Adolescents, World Health Organization (WHO), Psychometric development, Family

Citation

Kader, Z., & Roman, N. (2018). The effects of family conflict on the psychological needs and externalising behaviour of preadolescents. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 54(1), 37-52. https://doi.org/10.15270/54-1-613