Dardas Latefa Ali, Hammouri Muhammad, AlKhayat Amjad, Aqel Ibrahim, Pan Wei
The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Balqa Applied University, Salt, Jordan.
J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs. 2025 Apr;32(2):297-309. doi: 10.1111/jpm.13112. Epub 2024 Sep 18.
Callous-unemotional (CU) traits, parental practices and conduct problems (CP) have been consistently identified across numerous studies as significant predictors of the severity and persistence of juvenile delinquency.
This study seeks to investigate the moderation dynamics underlying the relationships between these variables among Arab incarcerated youth. Specifically, the study aims to (1) explore whether parental practices moderate the relationship between CU traits and CP among incarcerated youth in Jordan and (2) examine the bidirectional moderating influence of CU traits in shaping the dynamic relationship between parental practices and CP within the context of Arab juvenile delinquency.
An observational survey design was employed, gathering data from 184 incarcerated youth across 11 rehabilitation centres in Jordan. Latent profile analysis identified three parental practice classes: more positive, balanced and more negative.
Moderation analyses indicated significant associations between CU traits, parental practices and CP. Parental practices, especially positive ones, moderated the relationship between CU traits and CP, highlighting the protective influence of balanced parenting. Furthermore, bidirectional moderation effects were observed: CU traits moderated the link between parental practices and CP, while CP influenced parenting practices, particularly in the presence of elevated CU traits.
The findings of this study underscore the vital role mental health nurses can play in addressing the behavioural and psychological challenges faced by youth involved in the justice system and their families. Specifically, mental health nurses can aid in ameliorating mental distress by supporting parents in understanding and managing CU traits and CP. Nurses can provide targeted educational programmes that empower parents with strategies to reinforce positive parenting practices and reduce negative interactions. Furthermore, nurses can facilitate access to community resources and therapy options, helping families build a supportive environment conducive to the mental well-being of the youth. These interventions are crucial not only for the direct treatment of juveniles but also in providing holistic support to their families, thereby enhancing the overall efficacy of mental health care in juvenile delinquency.
This study highlights the essential role that mental health nurses play in managing behavioural issues among youth, emphasising the significance of implementing culturally sensitive interventions. Mental health nurses possess a pivotal position in early detection and intervention, which enables them to guide families in fostering positive parenting practices, essential for preventing delinquent behaviours. Their efforts to promote understanding and responsiveness within family dynamics make a significant contribution to the mental well-being of individuals, highlighting the necessity of their role in global mental health.
在众多研究中，冷酷无情（CU）特质、父母教养方式和行为问题（CP）一直被确定为青少年犯罪严重程度和持续性的重要预测因素。
本研究旨在调查阿拉伯裔被监禁青年中这些变量之间关系的调节动态。具体而言，该研究旨在（1）探讨父母教养方式是否调节约旦被监禁青年中CU特质与CP之间的关系，以及（2）在阿拉伯青少年犯罪背景下，检验CU特质对父母教养方式与CP之间动态关系形成的双向调节影响。
采用观察性调查设计，从约旦11个康复中心的184名被监禁青年中收集数据。潜在剖面分析确定了三种父母教养方式类别：更积极、平衡和更消极。
调节分析表明CU特质、父母教养方式和CP之间存在显著关联。父母教养方式，尤其是积极的教养方式，调节了CU特质与CP之间的关系，突出了平衡教养的保护作用。此外，还观察到双向调节效应：CU特质调节了父母教养方式与CP之间的联系，而CP影响教养方式，尤其是在CU特质较高的情况下。
本研究结果强调了心理健康护士在应对司法系统中青少年及其家庭所面临的行为和心理挑战方面可以发挥的重要作用。具体而言，心理健康护士可以通过支持父母理解和管理CU特质及CP来帮助减轻心理困扰。护士可以提供有针对性的教育项目，使父母掌握强化积极教养方式和减少消极互动的策略。此外，护士可以促进获得社区资源和治疗选择，帮助家庭营造有利于青少年心理健康的支持性环境。这些干预措施不仅对青少年的直接治疗至关重要，而且在为其家庭提供全面支持方面也很重要，从而提高青少年犯罪心理健康护理的整体效果。
本研究强调了心理健康护士在管理青少年行为问题方面所起的重要作用，强调了实施文化敏感干预措施的重要性。心理健康护士在早期发现和干预方面具有关键地位，这使他们能够指导家庭培养积极的教养方式，这对预防犯罪行为至关重要。他们在促进家庭动态中的理解和反应能力方面所做的努力对个人的心理健康做出了重大贡献，突出了他们在全球心理健康中角色的必要性。
