B1360 - The relationship between parental anxiety and child anxiety A longitudinal exploration of mediators and moderators - 10/05/2012

B number: 
B1360
Principal applicant name: 
Sam Cartwright-Hatton (University of Sussex, UK)
Co-applicants: 
Prof Andy Field (University of Sussex, UK), Ms Rachel Reeves (University of Sussex, UK)
Title of project: 
The relationship between parental anxiety and child anxiety. A longitudinal exploration of mediators and moderators.
Proposal summary: 

This study has two key aims. The first is to confirm, in a large, diverse, longitudinal sample, the relationship between maternal anxiety and offspring anxiety. Second, we will explore the environmental factors that mediate (or moderate) this relationship, using a series of structural equation models. As an ancillary aim, (to be conducted as a master's degree project) we will explore positive outcomes of childhood anxiety. Hypotheses: Analysis 1: Longitudinal relationship between maternal anxiety, child anxiety, parenting and attachment. Analysis 2: Longitudinal relationship between maternal anxiety, child anxiety and temperament. Analysis 3: Early infant temperament, parental beliefs and susequent child Analysis 4: A model of child anxiety Ancillary hypothesis. There will be some positive benefit to experiencing clinical levels of anxiety. In particular, we hypothesis that highly anxious individuals will experience fewer accidents, and fewer injuries to bones and teeth.

Date proposal received: 
Thursday, 10 May, 2012
Date proposal approved: 
Thursday, 10 May, 2012
Keywords: 
Pyschology, Parenting, Mental Health, Psychology
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