The Effect of Parent-Child Relationship on Social-Emotional Development: Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Trends

DELEŞ B., ARAL N.

Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 2025 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/07317107.2025.2576932
  • Dergi Adı: Child and Family Behavior Therapy
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Child Development & Adolescent Studies, CINAHL, EBSCO Education Source, Educational research abstracts (ERA), Psycinfo, Social services abstracts, Sociological abstracts, Violence & Abuse Abstracts
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Bibliometric analysis, parent-child relationship, research trends, social-emotional development
  • Erzincan Binali Yıldırım Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This bibliometric analysis examined 625 publications (1980-2024) on how parent-child relationships affect children’s social-emotional development. Interest surged post-2000, peaking in the 2020s. Research indicates that democratic parenting and secure attachment foster positive growth, while authoritarian, permissive, neglectful styles, and insecure attachment are linked to adverse outcomes. The USA, China, Australia, and Canada lead this research. The study offers a comprehensive overview to guide future work. In this context, the study aims to understand the impact of parent-child relationships on social-emotional development, directing future research and providing valuable insights for Behavior Therapy (BT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) practitioners.