Perception of Marital Conflict Effects on Emotional Maladjustment Behavior In Children

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 4

Abstract

Marital conflicts usually occurs , if not constructively resolved they may affecting not only couple’s satisfaction but also children’s security. Aim: to determine the perception of marital conflict effects on emotional maladjustment behavior in children. Methods: a descriptive cross-sectional design was used on a sample composed of 216 children aged 9-14 years old ,data collected using two tools, children's perception of interparental conflict scale and emotional maladjustment behavior questionnaire. Results: More than half of studied children (54.2%) were females, 49.1% of them were aged between 9 to less than 11 years old, 41.8% of the studied children had true perception of the presence of marital conflict among their parents . Also finding reveals that 26% of the studied children were reported some times to had emotional maladjustment symptoms. finally, there are statistical significant relation between children perception of marital conflict and all symptoms of emotional maladjustment behavior. Conclusion: it can be concluded that, children had different perceptions of marital conflict. Also there were statistical significant relations between children perception of marital conflict and symptoms of emotional maladjustment behavior. Recommendation: children should be screened on the emotional states and be given the appropriate counseling if their scores on the instruments are high, and they should have rational emotional therapy.

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Maha Mahmoud Saadoon, Nabila Hassan Abdella, Inas Abd Elsattar Ebeid

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  • EP ID EP436579
  • DOI 10.9790/1959-0704117682.
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Maha Mahmoud Saadoon, Nabila Hassan Abdella, Inas Abd Elsattar Ebeid (2018). Perception of Marital Conflict Effects on Emotional Maladjustment Behavior In Children. IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science, 7(4), 76-82. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-436579