Parenting and Treatment Adherence in Type 1 Diabetes Throughout Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

• DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsx053
• Publication Date: 2017-02-15T08:56:19Z
• Authors: Eveline R. Goethals; Leen Oris; Bart Soenens; Cynthia A. Berg; Sofie Prikken; Nady Van Broeck; Ilse Weets; Kristina Casteels; Koen Luyckx
• Keywords: Moderation; Psychological control

To examine the role of diabetes-specific parental regulation and general parenting dimensions (responsiveness psychological control) in treatment adherence throughout adolescence emerging adulthood.A total 521 patients (aged 14-25 years) with Type 1 diabetes, 407 mothers, 345 fathers were included. Analyses within across informants examined associations between variables (and potential moderation effects these associations).Lower control higher responsiveness associated better adherence. Diabetes-specific was not linked to adherence, except when combined high levels responsiveness. Some more pronounced older age-group.Researchers clinicians should remain attentive for even adult patients.