Pii: S0272-7358(96)00040-2

There is a vast literature desn’bing the importance of childrearing factors in the deoelqtnnent of anxiety and depression. Unfortunately, much of this work comes from diverse areas, has variable theoretical bases, and makes use of a variety of methods, each with its own limitations. Thus, conclusions about the state of the research are di$icult to draw. This review @lls together literature related to childrearing factors and anxiety and de$rression from a wide variety of areas. Many of the studies are methodologically limited and results have been variable. Nevertheless, there is surprising consistency that suggests that rejection and control by parents may be positively related to later anxiety and de@ession. There is also more limited evidence to indicate that rejection may be more strongly associated with depression, whereas control is more specafically associated with anxiety. Limitations of the research are highlighted and spe$ic suggestions for future research directions are discussed.