A Protective Factor for Emotional and Behavioral Problems in Children: The Parental Humor

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In order to prevent the development of emotional and behavioral problems, risk and protective factors must be identified. This study aims to establish a link between perceived parental humor and children mental health. The sample comprises 762 pupils aged 10 to 15 (M = 12.23; SD = 1.12), who completed self-reports evaluating perceived parental humor (EEE-H) and their own emotional and behavioral strengths and difficulties (SDQ). The results indicate that parental humor is negatively associated with internalizing problems in children; no association with externalizing problems is observed. According to the study, girls who perceive low parental humor are the most likely to display internalizing problems, while girls perceiving high parental humor are the least likely to do so. Parental humor, characterized by calmness, cheerfulness, and optimism, is a protective factor against internalizing problems in children, especially girls. We recommend training for parents and training and intervention programs for families to encourage activities that boost parental humor.

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León-Del-Barco, B., Mendo-Lázaro, S., Polo-del-Río, M. I., Fajardo-Bullón, F., & López-Ramos, V. M. (2022). A Protective Factor for Emotional and Behavioral Problems in Children: The Parental Humor. Children, 9(3). https://doi.org/10.3390/children9030404

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