In this study, 110 mothers and fathers of 5- to 12-yearold boys girls completed the Parenting Sense Competence (PSOC) scale measures child behaviour, parenting style, marital satisfaction. We replicated factor structure Scale produced by Johnston Mash (1989), provided evidence that Satisfaction Efficacy scales from measure assess distinct aspects selfesteem. Interestingly, parents reported higher scores than boys. To address validity PSOC scale, we calculated partial correlations between...

This study surveyed elementary school teachers in Melbourne, Australia to investigate their knowledge about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its impact on reported behavior toward perceptions of children with ADHD. Consistent previous international findings, demonstrated good overall ADHD, strengths symptoms/diagnosis weaknesses causes treatments. To how impacted behaviors perceptions, also read vignettes ADHD symptoms rated reactions these children. In general, high, some...

This study examined the association between chronic illness and school readiness, by using linked administrative population data.The sample included children born in 2003-2004 who were residing Western Australia 2009 had a complete Australian Early Development Census record (N = 22 890). Health demographic information was also analyzed for 19 227 mothers 030 fathers. The impact of child on 5 developmental domains (social, emotional, language, cognitive, physical) at entry analyzed. Analyses...

The construct of empowerment is associated with beneficial outcomes in numerous populations well-being across multiple domains. Within families, has been found to be related both parent and child well-being. As such, appears a promising concept support parents young (< 18 years) trans gender diverse children adolescents; however, what means for adolescents not known. This study aimed characterize from their lived experiences. To accomplish this, qualitative design was implemented using...

Tested the self-protective hypothesis that boys with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) overestimate their performance to protect a positive self-image. We examined impact of feedback on social and academic self-perceptions 45 43 without ADHD ages 7 12. Consistent hypothesis, led increases in estimates but decreases given by ADHD. This suggests can give more realistic self-appraisals when self-image has been bolstered. In addition, were correlated measures self-esteem...

ObjectiveSelf‐kindness, which is thought to be part of self‐compassion, has the potential contribute mental health, as well serve a focus for interventions. However, little attention been given role self‐kindness specifically, especially in context mindful presence and available social support, buffering distress.MethodStructural equation modelling was used test theoretically based model how these factors relate each other psychological distress. Participants were 592 Australian university...

The stigma of young children with mental health and/or neurodevelopmental disorders is experienced by their parents in at least two ways: self-stigma and vicarious stigma. Secrecy may diminish through impression management or strategic disclosure. present study explores the relationship between stigma, self-stigma, secrecy coping, depression, quality life. Additionally, we examine structure a novel measure Fifty completed measures. Self-stigma sadness due to were significantly associated...

: There is evidence that beliefs about emotions are important for mental health. However, this field needs further research. Via the Emotion Beliefs Questionnaire, we aimed to explore latent structure of emotion beliefs, their associations with numerous constructs, and role regulation in mediating emotional problems. This cross-sectional study involved 508 general community adults an online survey, participants completed EBQ, Perth Regulation Competency Inventory, Depression Anxiety Stress...

Childhood cancer survivors (CCS) experience an elevated burden of health complications, underscoring the importance understanding patterns multimorbidity to guide management with complex medical needs. We examined hospitalisations in 5-year CCS (n = 2938) and age- sex-matched non-cancer comparisons 24,792) using statewide records inpatient admissions Western Australia from 1987 2019. Multimorbidity rates were higher for (10.6, 95%CI 10.2–10.9) than (3.2, 3.2–3.3). exhibited a significantly...

In this article, the authors report psychometric properties of a parent-completed rating scale based on criteria for oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Mental Disorders— Fourth Edition—Text Revision ( DSM-IV-TR). Mothers 294 boys 48 girls with attention-deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD) 53 45 without behavior problems completed Oppositional Defiant Disorder Rating Scale (ODDRS). Fathers 44 ADHD also scale,and 71 mothers provided 1-year test—retest data.The...

Abstract This study addressed why girls are less likely to be referred for mental health services attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than boys. Ninety-six parents of children with elevated ADHD symptoms and 140 elementary school teachers read vignettes about ADHD. Half the participants boys' names, half same but girls' names. Participants then rated their likeliness seek or recommend child in each vignette. Parents were boys ADHD, results did not support hypothesis that this is...