The Mediating Role of Parental Behavior between Anxiety and Body focused Repetitive Behavior Disorder among Adolescents

Authors

  • Wajiha Yasir PhD Scholar, Department of Psychology, Hazara University Mansehra, KP, Pakistan
  • Professor Dr. Syeda Farhana Kazmi Chairperson Department of Psychology, Hazara University Mansehra, KP, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2022(6-III)14

Keywords:

Adolescents, Anxiety, Body Focused Repetitive Behavior Disorder, Mediation, Parental Behavior

Abstract

This study was conducted to find out the mediating role of Parental behavior between Anxiety and Body focused repetitive behavior disorders among adolescents. The sample size is comprised of 130 adolescents. The sample includes both male and female participants of higher educational institutions. The scales used for the current study are; The Trichotillomania Scale for Children/adolescents and Parental Bonding Instrument. The results of the study concluded that parental behavior mediates the relationship between anxiety and body focused repetitive behavior disorders. The findings of the study would be beneficial for those designing the therapeutic programs for the patients of anxiety and Body focused repetitive behavior disorders. The results of the study are also important to find out the different aspects of the psychological health of the critical age period of adolescents. The study contributes in the development of the treatment plans for psychologists, councilors and mental health professionals to deal with the mental health problems of the adolescents.

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Published

2022-09-08

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How to Cite

Yasir, W., & Kazmi, S. F. (2022). The Mediating Role of Parental Behavior between Anxiety and Body focused Repetitive Behavior Disorder among Adolescents. Pakistan Languages and Humanities Review, 6(3), 160–173. https://doi.org/10.47205/plhr.2022(6-III)14