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Karshenas M, Namdarpour F, Gorji Y. The Consequences of Behavioral Problems in Toddlers within the Family: A Qualitative Study. J Health Syst Res 2025; 21 (3) :405-413
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1- PhD Student, Department of Counseling, Kho.C., Islamic Azad University, Khomeinishahr, Iran
2- Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, Kho.C., Islamic Azad University, Khomeinishahr, Iran
3- Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Kho.C., Islamic Azad University, Khomeinishahr, Iran
2- Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, Kho.C., Islamic Azad University, Khomeinishahr, Iran
3- Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Kho.C., Islamic Azad University, Khomeinishahr, Iran
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Background: The family plays a fundamental role in the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral development of children and is the main source of support, upbringing, and development of the child from infancy. Children and their psychological problems also have a reciprocal effect on parents and the family system. This study aimed to investigate the consequences of behavioral problems of toddlers on the family.
Methods: This qualitative research was conducted using the phenomenological descriptive method and data analysis through the Collaizi method. The research population consisted of 20 mothers having toddlers aged 12 to 24 months who visited to health and counseling centers in Najafabad city in 2024. After completing The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL); Achenbach and Rescorla, they were subjected to semi-structured interviews, which continued until theoretical saturation was achieved.
Findings: After analyzing the content of the data, 3 main categories and 7 subcategories of the consequences of children's behavioral problems in the family were identified. These include Mother's mental health issues (depression symptoms, anxiety symptoms), reduced quality of parent-child interaction (increased controlling behavior, lack of emotional support, negativity toward the child), and family dysfunction (increased marital conflicts, disruption in social interaction systems).
Conclusion: Behavioral problems in toddlers cause changes in parents' behavior, cognition, and emotions, which subsequently disrupt positive parenting and lead to challenges in overall family functioning. Therefore, it is essential for preventive educational and counseling programs to be prioritized by health centers, educational institutions, and the healthcare system.
Methods: This qualitative research was conducted using the phenomenological descriptive method and data analysis through the Collaizi method. The research population consisted of 20 mothers having toddlers aged 12 to 24 months who visited to health and counseling centers in Najafabad city in 2024. After completing The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL); Achenbach and Rescorla, they were subjected to semi-structured interviews, which continued until theoretical saturation was achieved.
Findings: After analyzing the content of the data, 3 main categories and 7 subcategories of the consequences of children's behavioral problems in the family were identified. These include Mother's mental health issues (depression symptoms, anxiety symptoms), reduced quality of parent-child interaction (increased controlling behavior, lack of emotional support, negativity toward the child), and family dysfunction (increased marital conflicts, disruption in social interaction systems).
Conclusion: Behavioral problems in toddlers cause changes in parents' behavior, cognition, and emotions, which subsequently disrupt positive parenting and lead to challenges in overall family functioning. Therefore, it is essential for preventive educational and counseling programs to be prioritized by health centers, educational institutions, and the healthcare system.
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education health and promotion
Received: 2025/02/12 | Accepted: 2025/05/10 | Published: 2025/10/7
Received: 2025/02/12 | Accepted: 2025/05/10 | Published: 2025/10/7
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