Department of Psychology, Ben-Gurion University, Beer Sheva 84105, Israel.
J Adolesc. 2012 Feb;35(1):163-74. doi: 10.1016/j.adolescence.2011.03.004. Epub 2011 Apr 16.
Reflective function (RF) is the capacity to reflect on one's own mental experiences and those of others. This study examined the relationship between parental RF and adolescent adjustment. One hundred and five adolescents, aged 14-18, and their mothers and fathers were interviewed and completed questionnaires during home visits. We measured parental RF, aspects of parenting behavior, and adolescent outcomes. We found that parental RF correlated with adolescent RF and social competence. Unexpectedly, it also correlated with internalizing problems and less positive self-perception. In addition, parental RF, particularly paternal RF, interacted with aspects of parenting behavior. In the presence of higher levels of parental RF, these behavioral aspects were associated with more positive adolescent outcomes. We conclude that (a) parental RF is associated with both desirable outcomes and possible costs and (b) parental RF, particularly paternal RF, is a significant moderator of the associations between parenting behaviors and adolescent outcomes.
反思功能（RF）是指对自己的心理体验和他人的心理体验进行反思的能力。本研究考察了父母 RF 与青少年适应之间的关系。105 名 14-18 岁的青少年及其父母在家访时接受了访谈并完成了问卷调查。我们测量了父母的 RF、教养行为的各个方面以及青少年的结果。我们发现，父母的 RF 与青少年的 RF 和社会能力相关。出乎意料的是，它还与内化问题和自我认知不积极相关。此外，父母的 RF 特别是父亲的 RF 与教养行为的各个方面相互作用。在父母 RF 水平较高的情况下，这些行为方面与青少年的积极结果相关。我们的结论是：（a）父母的 RF 与理想的结果和可能的代价都有关；（b）父母的 RF，特别是父亲的 RF，是教养行为与青少年结果之间关系的重要调节因素。
