The Influence of Income, Ethnicity, and Parenting on Child Health
Description:
Children in low-income and ethnic minority families are more likely to be in poor health, which may impact physical and economic well-being in adulthood. This study explored how maternal depression and parenting efficacy were associated with child health outcomes in a sample of low-income African American and Latino families. Results demonstrated that children in optimal health were more likely to have mothers with high parenting efficacy and fewer depressive symptoms. Differences between Afric…
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Date:
August 2010
Creator:
Dier, Shannon E.