The Mediating Effect of Maternal Wellbeing on the Association between Neighborhood Perception and Child Wellbeing: A Longitudinal Investigation.
Nicole M FavaLisa S PanischShanna L BurkeTan LiChristine E SpadolaJanice O'DriscollXeniah LeviyahPublished in: Maternal and child health journal (2022)
Our findings suggest that it may be beneficial for mental health practitioners to discuss relationships between neighborhood environment and wellbeing with caregivers, with a focus on reframing negative self-perceptions. Future research should evaluate longitudinal relationships between changes in neighborhood infrastructure and corresponding wellbeing in caregivers and children.