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Economic Pressure, Maternal Depression, and Child Adjustment in Latino Families: An Exploratory Study

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The goal of this study was to investigate the impact of poverty and economic pressure upon the adjustment of mothers and children in immigrant Latino families. Participants included 56 first generation Latina mothers who completed questionnaires addressing economic difficulties, depression, social support, and behavior problems exhibited by their children (30 boys, 26 girls) who ranged in ages from 4 to 13. Results indicate that maternal depression mediates the relationship between maternal economic pressure and child adjustment. Social support was found to further moderate the relationship between maternal depression and child internalizing problems. Gender differences indicated that relations were stronger among mothers of boys than mothers of girls.

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  1. Department of Psychology, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA, 92521

    Jessica M. Dennis

  2. Department of Psychology and Center for Family Studies, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA, 92521

    Ross D. Parke

  3. Department of Sociology and Center for Family Studies, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA, 92521

    Scott Coltrane

  4. Graduate School of Education, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA, 92521

    Jan Blacher & Sharon A. Borthwick-Duffy

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Dennis, J.M., Parke, R.D., Coltrane, S. et al. Economic Pressure, Maternal Depression, and Child Adjustment in Latino Families: An Exploratory Study. Journal of Family and Economic Issues 24, 183–202 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1023706424725

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