The relationship between parental bonding and mood, anxiety and related disorders in adulthood: A systematic review and meta-analysis

BACKGROUND: A strong bond between parents and their children is essential in promoting healthy psychological development. Poor quality parent-child relationships can render children vulnerable to various adverse outcomes. Although extensive research has highlighted the association between abnormal parent-child bonding and mood and anxiety-related psychopathology in offspring, no systematic review or meta-analysis has assessed this relationship …