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November 28, 2025Development and PsychopathologyOpen Access

Maternal affect and youth psychopathology: The role of mother–adolescent affect congruency

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SSSusanne SchulzSNStefanie A. NelemansAOAlbertine J. Oldehinkel

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Overview

Observational analysis showed positive affect influences psychosocial adjustment in adolescents, suggesting support for mental health practices.

Key Points

  • Positive affect is linked to better psychosocial adjustment in adolescents, pointing to its potential role in mental health.
  • Adolescents reported their symptoms at various ages, creating a diverse timeframe for examining youth psychopathology.
  • Analysis suggests that while maternal affect matters, the role of affect congruency in symptom moderation is limited.
  • Highlights the importance of maternal support in shaping adolescent mental health and calls for further investigation into congruency effects.

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Schulz et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6928f113a65b730b9ea79d62https://doi.org/10.1017/s0954579425100953
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