The Role of Family Characteristics on Child Behavior Problems
Sr No:
Page No:
1-9
Language:
English
Authors:
Prof. Dr. Kursat Sahin Yildirimer* , Ocak Korhan Özduru
Received:
2025-01-18
Accepted:
2025-02-02
Published Date:
2025-02-05
Abstract:
This study was carried out to determine the effect of family relationships on
behavioral problems seen in children in the 7-12 age group. Within the scope of the research,
the effects of family dynamics, harmony and conflict levels between parents, on children were
investigated socioeconomically and demographically, and in this context, the research results
were interpreted from a multidisciplinary perspective. The main purpose of the study is to
examine the impact of healthy family functions on children's behavioral and emotional
development and possible risk assessments.
Research, St. On behalf of Clements University, Prof. Dr. Derya Berrak and Prof. Dr. It was
carried out by me, under the chairmanship of Kürşat Şahin Yıldırımer, on a file of 172 people,
aged 7-12, attending public and private schools in Istanbul. Family Assessment Scale (FDS),
Achenbach Child Behavior List (ACDL) were used as data collection tools in the study, and a
Demographic Information Collection Form was used to collect social-demographic data. The
data obtained were analyzed using methods such as descriptive statistics, SPSS (26.0) and
regression analysis and interpreted from a multidisciplinary perspective.
The results of the study showed that there was a significant decrease in behavioral problems
when functions were performed healthily in the family environment. In particular, factors such
as strong and effective communication, problem solving, clear role status and emotional support
in the family appear to strengthen children's social and emotional adaptation. On the other hand,
it has been observed that conflicts within the family, low harmony between parents and
disruptions in functionality increase behavioral problems in children. In addition, it has been
determined that socio-economic status, education level and the environment in which children
live have significant effects on family dissolution and child behavior problems.
These academic results contribute to family investment, child psychology and educational
content. In this context, the importance of studies on disseminating educational programs for
children and improving communication within the family is clearly seen
Keywords:
Family Functions, Child Behavior Problems, Child Psychology, Parental Adjustment, Socioeconomic Factors.