A bidirectional relationship means that both sides of a connection have an influence on each other. It's like a two-way street where actions, communication, or influence can go back and forth between the two parties involved. Full definition
A recent investigation of bidirectional relationships between child behaviour and maternal wellbeing in ASD, for example, has indicated that child behaviour problems had no effect on maternal reports of psychological distress, physical health and life satisfaction over a period of 2 years [94]. (link.springer.com)
This study addresses this problem by estimating eighteen models examining bidirectional relationships between general, property, and violent delinquency and parental attachment, monitoring, and involvement. (link.springer.com)
This research gap can be filled by testing the predictive relationship of positive youth development to life satisfaction and problem behaviour, as well as possible reverse or even bidirectional relationships. (link.springer.com)