SynthesisBMC psychology2025
The association between parent-adolescent conflicts and depressive mood: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- COVID-19 Preventive Practices, Parent-Child Conflict, and Depressive Symptoms Among Chinese Adolescents.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Prevalence and psychosocial correlates of depressive symptom risk among secondary school students in Saudi Arabia: a mixed-methods study.Frontiers in child and adolescent psychiatry · 2026Article
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Abstract
objectiveThis study used a three-level meta-analysis to examine the impact of parent-adolescent conflicts on depressive mood, specifically analyzing differences between father-adolescent conflict and mother-adolescent conflict, as well as the moderating factors affecting their relationship. Positive parent-adolescent relationships are vital for adolescent development, and understanding the negative impact of parent-adolescent conflict on mental health is crucial for developing effective interventions and fostering positive family relationships.
methodsA systematic search of literature published before December 2024 identified 46 studies with 31,147 participants and 157 independent effect sizes. A three-level meta-analysis was conducted to assess the relationship between parent- adolescent conflict and depression.
resultsThe overall analysis revealed a moderate positive correlation between parent- adolescent conflict and depression (r = 0.267, p < 0.001). The study design influenced this association, with a stronger correlation in cross-sectional studies (r = 0.320, p = 0.004) compared to longitudinal studies (r = 0.227, p = 0.004). Moderator analysis revealed that the measurement tool and publication year were significant moderators. The correlation was stronger when measured with the NRI (r = 0.341, p = 0.005) and in more recent studies (r = 0.264, p = 0.002).
conclusionThese findings show that research design and measurement tools affect the link between parent- adolescent conflict and adolescent depressive mood, highlighting the need for future studies to consider these factors and their broader implications for fostering positive parent- adolescent relationships.
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