Australian study: Fearful kids may be anxious adults

by William Atkins

Wednesday, 06 August 2008

Page 1 of 2 ! A Queensland University of Technology study shows that some children with strong feelings of fear may grow up with anxiety issues later as adults. Senior lecturers and psychologists Marilyn Campbell and Linda Gilmore, members of the Faculty of Education at Queensland University of Technology (Brisbane, Australia), sent out surveys to mothers, fathers, and their children relating to “scary” activities and the responses that these children have to these sometimes frightening things. The QUT article summarizing the conclusions of the Campbell-Gilmore research team is entitled “Fearful kids more at risk of anxiety disorders: study.” The two researchers found that 18% of the children did not enjoy the activities listed within the survey, which was the same percentage of parents who saw their children as being “excessively fearful” with these activities. Campbell stated, "Something as small as this may signify that they have problems with anxiety. There is a definite correlation with general fearfulness and anxiety, and not enjoying these scary sorts of activities which are considered fun by most children.” She added, "While it is by no means a diagnosis, it is something which may indicate that parents need to keep an eye on their children to make sure they are not dealing with anxiety issues.” The scary or frightening activities listed in the study included such activities as riding a rollercoaster, reading a scary book, watching a horror movie, and playing scaring video games. Dr. Campbell has suggestions on how to reduce the chance of having a problem child when it comes to fear and anxiety. Please read on. << First page <   1 2 Next page > Last page - Post your comment >>

 

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