TY  - BOOK
AU  - Martel,Élodie
AU  -  Cyr,Chantal
AU  -  St-Laurent,Diane
AU  -  Tarabulsy,George M.
AU  -  Bernier,Annie
AU  -  Lemieux,Roxanne
AU  -  Dubois-Comtois,Karine
TI  - History of maltreatment and maternal sensitivity: Is having a difficult child a risk factor?
PY  - 2024///.
							
N1  - 98
N2  - The current study examines whether mothers’ perception of having a difficult child moderates the association between their own childhood maltreatment and their sensitivity toward their child. Ninety-four mothers of children (0–6 years old) reported for child maltreatment or at high risk of maltreatment completed self-report measures on their childhood maltreatment experiences and their perception of having a difficult child. Maternal sensitivity was assessed during a home visit. Mothers’ perception of having a more difficult child moderated the association between the severity of maltreatment experiences (all types included) and maternal sensitivity, and between history of emotional abuse and maternal sensitivity. A significant negative direct link was also found between a history of physical abuse and maternal sensitivity, regardless of whether they perceived their child as difficult or not. Overall, these results suggest that parent-child interventions for parents with a history of childhood trauma should consider the mother’s perception of the child to promote sensitive parenting behaviors and support their commitment to adopting a positive and benevolent role toward their child
UR  - https://shs.cairn.info/journal-enfance-2024-3-page-275?lang=en&redirect-ssocas=7080
ER  -