Emotional problems and associated family characteristics among adolescents in Weifang city

Objective To investigate the prevalence of emotional problems in adolescents,and to explore possible family characteristics.Methods Questionnaire survey was carried out among students randomly selected from primary and middle schools in Weifang city from May to Sept.in 2016.Emotional problems were assessed and family characteristics were compared between 90 adolescents with emotional disorder and 345 healthy adolescents.Logistic regression was used for statistical analysis.Results The incidence rate of the emotional problems among adolescents in Weifang city was 20.6%,the average age was (12.38±3.58) years old.Emotional problems was more common in early adolescence and girls.General health status,parenting time,parental education level,parental relation,parental style were associated factors for emotional problems in adolescents(P<0.05).Conclusion Adolescents are vulnerable population of emotional problems,especially during early adolescence and among girls.Positive parenting style and family atmosphere might protect adolescents from emotional problems.