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The impact of foster children's behavioural problems on Flemish foster mothers' parenting behaviour
Author(s) -
Vanderfaeillie Johan,
Van Holen Frank,
Trogh Lenny,
Andries C.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
child and family social work
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.912
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1365-2206
pISSN - 1356-7500
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2206.2011.00770.x
Subject(s) - psychology , developmental psychology , flemish , parenting skills , parenting styles , stress (linguistics) , clinical psychology , linguistics , philosophy , archaeology , history
Foster children often have behavioural problems. Behavioural problems influence the level of parenting stress and can lead to a breakdown. In this study, parenting behaviour of foster mothers is mapped, and the influence of behavioural problems and parenting stress on the parenting behaviour 2 years later is examined. Data of behavioural problems, family stress and parenting were gathered from 49 foster mothers. Problem behaviour has a direct negative impact on parenting and leads to less support and more negative control. It also results in more parenting stress. Foster parents need to be trained aiming at preventing ineffective parenting. The well‐being of foster parents needs to be guarded. Higher levels of parenting stress lead to less effective parenting.