Close relations to parents and emotional symptoms among adolescents: beyond socio-economic impact?

Mogens Trab Damsgaard, Bjørn E Holstein, Vibeke Koushede, Katrine Rich Madsen, Charlotte Meilstrup, Malene Kubstrup Nelausen, Line Nielsen, Signe Lynne Boe Rayce

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    Abstract

    OBJECTIVES: This study examined the relationship between trustful communication with parents and frequency of emotional symptoms in schoolchildren and whether this relationship was modified by the family's socio-economic position.

    METHODS: Pooled data (n = 15,646) from the Danish Health Behaviour in School-aged Children surveys 2002, 2006 and 2010 were analysed by multilevel multivariable logistic regression.

    RESULTS: 8 % of all schoolchildren reported emotional symptoms almost daily. Odds ratio for daily symptoms was 2.1 (1.8-2.4) for children without trustful communication with parents compared to children with trustful communication. This association appears unaffected by family occupational class. A substantial socio-economic gradient in emotional symptoms persisted, independent of parent-child communication.

    CONCLUSIONS: Trustful communication with parents might have a fundamental importance, regardless of socio-economic position.

    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftInternational Journal of Public Health (Print Edition)
    Vol/bind59
    Udgave nummer5
    Sider (fra-til)721-726
    ISSN1661-8556
    DOI
    StatusUdgivet - 2. sep. 2014

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