Ilknur Yildiz, Mehmet Kanak, Serpil Pekdogan
Eurasian Journal of Family Medicine - 2025;14(4):185-192
Aim: This study was conducted to examine the relationship between the emotional abuse potential of mothers with 3-6 year old children and their mental health status. Methods: The descriptive study included 301 mothers of children aged 3-6 living in Sivas province. Data were collected using the Introductory Characteristics Form, Emotional Abuse Potential Scale for Parents with 3-6 Year Old Children, and General Health Questionnaire 12 and analyzed using the SPSS 22.0 program. Results: The mean Emotional Abuse Potential Scale score of the mothers participating in the study was 69.02+/-9.70, the mean General Health Questionnaire score was 1.68+/-2.54, and approximately one third of them were at risk for mental problems. A significant positive correlation was found between the emotional abuse potential of the mothers and the general health questionnaire scale scores. Conclusion: The study indicates that an increase in mothers' psychological difficulties is associated with a heightened risk of emotional abuse. Accordingly, it may be suggested that parents be informed about emotional abuse and that their mental health be actively supported.
