Major
Neuroscience
Anticipated Graduation Year
2024
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Open Access
Abstract
Research highlights the importance of stress on the development of psychopathology (Gryzywacz et al., 2006). This study examines gender differences regarding the impact of parenting stress on psychopathology in a sample of 174 Latinx caregivers, with a child between ages 6-10. Using data from baseline measures, T-tests demonstrated that females reported higher somatization, depression, and phobia than males.
Correlations revealed positive associations between parenting stress and report of psychopathology symptoms in caregivers, with females reporting more symptoms than males.
Research should continue to examine how gender moderates pathways to psychopathology and develop tailored interventions to support female caregiver mental health.
Faculty Mentors & Instructors
Roxanna Flores, MA; Sarah Jolie, MA;Cate DeCarlo Santiago, PhD
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Examining the Impact of Gender Differences in Domains of Psychopathology and Parenting Stress
Research highlights the importance of stress on the development of psychopathology (Gryzywacz et al., 2006). This study examines gender differences regarding the impact of parenting stress on psychopathology in a sample of 174 Latinx caregivers, with a child between ages 6-10. Using data from baseline measures, T-tests demonstrated that females reported higher somatization, depression, and phobia than males.
Correlations revealed positive associations between parenting stress and report of psychopathology symptoms in caregivers, with females reporting more symptoms than males.
Research should continue to examine how gender moderates pathways to psychopathology and develop tailored interventions to support female caregiver mental health.