Table 2.
Standardized beta weights regressing the EE criteria on the child psychopathology factors
Child psychopathology factor
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EE criteria | M-externalizing | Child problems | M-internalizing |
CRIT criteria | |||
Negative initial statement | .267** | −.031 | .049 |
Negative relationship | .486** | −.053 | .193* |
Number of criticisms | .217** | −.071 | −.001 |
Dissatisfaction | .478** | −.034 | .177* |
CRIT OVERALL | .436** | −.099 | .132 |
EOI criteria | |||
Emotional display | .274# | .262* | .393** |
Statement of attitude | .016 | .035 | .075 |
Overprotection | .113 | .376* | .124 |
Excessive detail | .064 | −.180 | −.230 |
Positive remarks | −.329** | −.214** | −.177** |
EOI OVERALL | −.123 | −.064 | −.010 |
NOTE: CRIT refers to the critical component of EE; whereas EOI refers to emotional overinvolvement. For all nominal variables, positive path coefficients indicate the presence of the EE criteria is associated with higher levels of child psychopathology, as defined by the particular factor.
p < .06,
p < .05,
p < .01.