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The aim is to explore the impact of parental personality traits and family environment on children with selective mutism.

Insights into families of children with selective mutism

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Examines personality traits and environmental influences on families of children with selective mutism, highlighting implications for intervention.

The aim is to explore the impact of parental personality traits and family environment on children with selective mutism.
Examined parental personality traits in 30 mothers using the IPIP-NEO-120 inventory.
Collected data through a structured questionnaire.
Assessed the influence of environmental factors on children's selective mutism.
Parents described themselves as quiet, shy, or withdrawn during childhood.
High agreeableness and conscientiousness were noted in parents, with low neuroticism.
Most families were sociable but limited their social interactions to close family circles.
About 75% of children faced at least one environmental risk factor, mainly relocation.

Romić et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Examines personality traits and environmental influences on families of children with selective mutism, highlighting implications for intervention.