부모의 원가족 경험이 부부갈등의 유형을 통해 아동 불안에 미치는 영향부부갈등의 매개효과

The influence of Parental family of origin experience in Child anxiety The mediating effect of Marital Conflict

Objective: This study examines the relationship between family-of-origin experiences and child anxiety, mediated by marital conflict. Methods: The research involved 302 fathers and mothers of elementary school children in grades 3 and 4 (aged 10-11 years), assessing their family-of-origin intimacy, two types of marital conflict—constructive marital conflict (positive) and destructive marital conflict (negative)— and the levels of anxiety in their children. Results: The results of structural equation modeling indicated that higher level of intimate experience within the family of origin was linked to lower levels of destructive marital conflict, which, in turn, correlated with lower levels of child anxiety. However, constructive marital conflict did not serve as a significant mediator between intimate family-of-origin experience and child anxiety. Conclusions: These findings highlight the critical role of destructive marital conflict and family-of-origin experiences on child anxiety. By addressing parental family-of-origin backgrounds alongside marital conflict issues, this study provides foundational evidence for practical applications in education and counseling. This can inform interventions and support strategies aimed at mitigating child anxiety by focusing on both family-of-origin influences and marital dynamics.