The Link Between Parental Rejection and Anxiety

Parental influence and its quality shape the development of adolescents. Its crucial role in child development is undeniable. Parental rejection happens when parents are neglectful, emotionally unavailable or dismissive towards emotional needs of the child. It has been demonstrated that there is an escalation of hostility and rejection towards children during adolescence. Parental rejection is a determining factor in the onset of psychological and behavioural problems in children. This article will explore a link between parental rejection and anxiety in adulthood.