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Dirghangi, Shrija; Kahn, Gilly; Laursen, Brett; Brendgen, Mara; Vitaro, Frank; Dionne, Ginette; Boivin, Michel – Developmental Psychology, 2015
This study tested 2 related hypotheses. The first holds that high co-rumination anticipates heightened internalizing problems. The second holds that positive relationships with friends exacerbate the risk for internalizing problems arising from co-rumination. A sample of MZ twins followed from birth (194 girls and 170 boys) completed (a)…
Descriptors: Early Adolescents, Friendship, Peer Influence, Anxiety
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Luthar, Suniya S.; Ciciolla, Lucia – Developmental Psychology, 2016
The central question we addressed was whether mothers' adjustment might vary systematically by the developmental stages of their children. In an Internet-based study of over 2,200 mostly well-educated mothers with children ranging from infants to adults, we examined multiple aspects of mothers' personal well-being, parenting, and perceptions of…
Descriptors: Mothers, Adjustment (to Environment), Child Development, Developmental Stages
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Luthar, Suniya S.; Ciciolla, Lucia – Developmental Psychology, 2015
Developmental science is replete with studies on the impact of mothers on their children, but little is known about what might best help caregivers to function well themselves. In an initial effort to address this gap, we conducted an Internet-based study of over 2,000 mostly well-educated mothers, seeking to illuminate salient risk and protective…
Descriptors: Well Being, Mothers, Child Rearing, Parent Attitudes