Comportamentos agressivos e socialização de crianças com síndrome de Down e em desenvolvimento típico.

Abstract

This study was made to investigate the relationship between aggressive behavior and Parental Socializationtechniques/practices adopted by mothers of children with typical development (TD) versus the Parental Socialization techniques adopted by mothers of children who have Down Syndrome (DS) between 4 and 10 years of age. To make up this research, 68 volunteering mothers were requested. Half of them were TD kids mothers, the other half were DS children mothers. Both groups answered three scales. The results showed that the TD kids mothers practice the socialization entitled Severity/Imposition and Acceptance/Implication more than the mothers whose kids have DS. The Authoritative parenting style prevailed among TD children mothers and Negligent style among mothers of children with DS. As for the aggressive behavior, TD children had significantly higher average than the DS children in verbal aggression and hostility, and significantly lower scores in physical aggression. Still, it was found significant and positive correlations between practice entitled Severity/Imposition and the issue of aggressive behavior. Finally, it is suggested by the research group interventions with the parents that have participated in this research to discuss the results that were found here to develop a crictical thought about their kids’ progress and education.