Unit 14 : Parenting Styles and Postpartum Depression

These flashcards cover key concepts related to postpartum depression and various parenting styles as discussed in the lecture.

Postpartum Depression

A type of depression that can occur after childbirth, affecting emotions and mental health.

Authoritarian Parenting Style

A parenting style characterized by high control and low intimacy, with strict rules and expectations.

Authoritative Parenting Style

A parenting style characterized by high control and high intimacy, allowing for negotiation and communication.

Permissive Parenting Style

A parenting style characterized by low control and high intimacy, where parents are lenient and indulgent.

Neglectful Parenting Style

A parenting style characterized by low control and low intimacy, often associated with neglect or lack of involvement.

Corporal Punishment

The use of physical force to control or correct a child's behavior, such as spanking.

Cultural Influence on Parenting

The impact of cultural background and beliefs on parenting styles and practices.

Risk Factors for Postpartum Depression

Factors that increase the likelihood of developing postpartum depression, including lack of support from partners and unplanned pregnancies.

Helicopter Parenting

A style of parenting where parents are overly involved and controlling in their children's lives.

Child Outcomes Based on Parenting Styles

The various effects or results that different parenting styles have on children's development and behavior.