Furthering the Understanding of Parent-Child Relationships: A Nursing Scholarship Review Series. Part 4: Parent-Child Relationships at Risk

Authors: Anderson, Lori S.; Riesch, Susan K.¹; Pridham, Karen A.¹; Lutz, Kristin F.²; Becker, Patricia T.¹

Source: Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, Volume 15, Number 2, April 2010 , pp. 111-134(24)

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Abstract:

PURPOSE.

The purpose of this integrative review is to synthesize nursing scholarship on parent-child relationships considered fragile because of parent/child's chronic condition or occurrence within a risky context. CONCLUSIONS.

Most reviewed studies demonstrated negative effects of risk conditions on parent-child relationships and documented importance of child, parent, and contextual variables. Studies were predominately single investigations. Varying theoretical perspectives complicated interpretation. Mainly White, middle-class, and small samples limited generalizability. Important areas for further research were identified. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS.

Nurse researchers identified factors that may interfere with the parent-child relationship. Nurses are in a position to support families under these circumstances.

Keywords: Nursing; parent-child relation; risk assessment

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6155.2009.00223.x

Affiliations: 1: University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing, Madison, Wisconsin, USA 2: Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing, Portland, Oregon, USA

Publication date: 2010-04-01