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Parenting styles and health in mid- and late life: evidence from the China health and retirement longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Backgrounds

The impact of relationships in early childhood may be long-lasting and reaching to mid to late life. Limited studies have investigated the associations between parenting style and different aspects of well-being beyond adolescence. The current study aims to examine the association between parenting styles and multiple dimensions of functioning in mid-and later-life adults.

Methods

We used data from China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). Generalized Estimating Equation (GEE) was applied to examine the association between retrospective parenting styles/behaviors in childhood and health outcome.

Results

Compared with authoritative style, authoritarian style predicted worse self-rated health (coefficient = - 0.13, P < 0.001), cognitive function (- 0.23, P < 0.05) and depressive symptom (0.87, P < 0.001). Paternal affection was associated with more health outcome in mid- and late life than maternal affection. Only paternal affection was a significant predictor of mid- and late life health among male adults, while both paternal and maternal affection were strong predictors among female adults. Authoritative style was associated more positive health outcomes in mid- and late life among adults with literate parents than those with illiterate parents.

Conclusion

This study provides evidence for the link between parenting behaviors in early life stage and physical and psychological functioning in mid- to late adulthood. Authoritative style, and the memory of parental affection, particularly from father and educated parents, could have long-lasting positive influence on children's physical and mental well-being, which further support the life-course perspective on human development.

SUBMITTER: Ding R

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9145460 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Parenting styles and health in mid- and late life: evidence from the China health and retirement longitudinal study.

Ding Ruoxi R He Ping P

BMC geriatrics 20220528 1

<h4>Backgrounds</h4>The impact of relationships in early childhood may be long-lasting and reaching to mid to late life. Limited studies have investigated the associations between parenting style and different aspects of well-being beyond adolescence. The current study aims to examine the association between parenting styles and multiple dimensions of functioning in mid-and later-life adults.<h4>Methods</h4>We used data from China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). Generalized Es ...[more]

PMID: 35643447

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