This study extends the current research landscape concerning the complex interrelation of culture, socio-economic status, and gender with children's internalizing problems by researching if and how...Show moreThis study extends the current research landscape concerning the complex interrelation of culture, socio-economic status, and gender with children's internalizing problems by researching if and how these factors contribute to internalizing problems in Dutch and Indian children. Indian and Dutch children aged 10-13 years old were interviewed using the Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI) and filled out a questionnaire of the Family Affluence Scale (FAS) and Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS). Statistically significant differences were observed in internalizing problems between Dutch and Indian children based on cultural origin and socioeconomic status. Indian children exhibited higher levels of internalizing problems compared to Dutch children, while Dutch children generally came from families with higher socioeconomic status than Indian children. Over the whole sample girls were found to have a higher score for internalizing problems than boys, however the observed difference was not significant. Altogether cultural origin, socio-economic status, and gender explained a significant proportion of the variance in internalizing problems for the whole sample. Regarding children’s experience and perception participants revealed to deal with anxiety by talking about it to loved ones. Boys’ fears were centered around their own performance and well-being, while girls primarily expressed concerns related to the safety and well-being of their loved ones. Experiences specific to socio-economic status did not become apparent. Despite the acknowledged limitations, this study contributes to a broader comprehension of the intricate relationship among cultural origin, gender, socio-economic status, and internalizing problems.Show less