Parental Issues Contributing To School Refusal: A Case Report
- Author:
Siti Rohana Abdul Hadi
;
Aida Harlina Abdul Razak
;
Ek Zakuan Kalil
;
Wan Salwina Wan Ismail
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Parental Issues, School Refusal, Child
- MeSH:
Parents;
Schools;
Child;
Behavior
- From:ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
2014;15(1):83-85
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objective: This case report aims to highlight the importance of parental contribution to the school refusal problem. Methods: We report a case of a 9-year old boy who presented with school refusal behaviour. Results: There was no psychiatry diagnosis made in this patient. Parental issues such as ineffective and inconsistent parenting, and parental marital disharmony contribute significantly
to the school refusal behaviour. Conclusion: Parents in particular are important team players in the management of school refusal. Parental issues need to be
explored and managed accordingly to ensure good outcome.
- Full text:P020140821430387183519.pdf
