British Journal of Psychiatry 1971; 118:403-406
Cite as:
I. Kolvin, R.F. Garside, J.S.H. Kidd, "Parental personality and attitude and childhood psychoses", British Journal of Psychiatry, Volume 118, pages 403-406, (Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1971).
Abstract:
It is a common assumption in child psychiatry that the personality and attitudes of parents exert a fundamental influence on the developing child. This hypothesis merits careful examination. The authors were particularly interested in testing it in relation to aberrant personalities and undeniable psychiatric disorder in childhood.