Parental involvement and mental health among Thai adolescents

被引:10
作者
Tammariello, Alexandra E. [1 ]
Gallahue, Nichole K. [1 ]
Ellard, Kathryn A. [1 ]
Woldesemait, Netsanet [1 ]
Jacobsen, Kathryn H. [1 ]
机构
[1] George Mason Univ, Dept Global & Community Hlth, 4400 Univ Dr,MS 5B7, Fairfax, VA 22030 USA
关键词
Thailand; adolescents; mental health; depression; parenting;
D O I
10.1080/1754730X.2012.728095
中图分类号
G44 [教育心理学];
学科分类号
0402 ; 040202 ;
摘要
The objective of this analysis was to examine the associations between parental involvement and mental health in Thai middle school students. Data from the 2671 school-going adolescents aged 12- 5 y who participated in the nationally representative Global School-based Student Health Survey in Thailand in 2008 were analysed. About 16.5% of students reported symptoms of depression, and about 8.6% reported having seriously considered suicide in the past year. High levels of parental involvement - homework checks, monitoring of free time and seeking to understand children's problems - were associated with significantly lower odds of symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts for both boys and girls. Skipping school without permission was associated with significantly increased odds of poor mental health, including loneliness and anxiety. Active parenting and effective communication between schools and parents about truancy may contribute to the promotion of adolescent mental health and early detection of psychological problems.
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页码:236 / 245
页数:10
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