Parent–child conflict and adolescent health literacy in Mexico: Results from a nationwide dyad study in Mexico

Research suggests that health literacy (HL) is critical in preventing and managing health problems. However, over half of adults in Mexico report having inadequate health literacy. Research suggests the parent–child relationship can be a key predictor of developmental competencies; however, little r...

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Main Authors: Steven Hoffman, Alyssa Black, Kaitlin Ward, Anna Bennion, David Wood, Flavio F. Marsiglia
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/17441692.2024.2326017
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Kaitlin Ward
Anna Bennion
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description Research suggests that health literacy (HL) is critical in preventing and managing health problems. However, over half of adults in Mexico report having inadequate health literacy. Research suggests the parent–child relationship can be a key predictor of developmental competencies; however, little research has examined how dyadic family interactions relate to HL. This study examined whether parent–child relationship conflict was associated with adolescent health literacy among families living in Mexico. Data from a parent–child dyads in Mexico were gathered using online surveys (N = 746, 373 parent–child dyads). Our findings suggested that child-reported family conflict–but not parent-reported family conflict – was associated with lower adolescent health literacy. Researchers and practitioners should consider how parent–child conflict may impact adolescent health outcomes, and prioritise child reports in data collection.
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Parent–child conflict and adolescent health literacy in Mexico: Results from a nationwide dyad study in Mexico
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Parent–child
family conflict
adolescent health
health literacy
Mexico
title Parent–child conflict and adolescent health literacy in Mexico: Results from a nationwide dyad study in Mexico
title_full Parent–child conflict and adolescent health literacy in Mexico: Results from a nationwide dyad study in Mexico
title_fullStr Parent–child conflict and adolescent health literacy in Mexico: Results from a nationwide dyad study in Mexico
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title_short Parent–child conflict and adolescent health literacy in Mexico: Results from a nationwide dyad study in Mexico
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family conflict
adolescent health
health literacy
Mexico
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