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Perceptions of control in children with externalizing and mixed behavior disorders
Y Jackson1, P Frick, J Dravage-Bush
1Department of Psychology/HDFL, University of Kansas, Lawrence 66045, USA.
Child Psychiatry and Human Development
|October 18, 2000
Summary
Children with externalizing behaviors show a stronger unknown locus of control compared to those with mixed behaviors. This perception of control differs between distinct behavioral groups in school-age children.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Child Psychiatry
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Understanding the perception of control is crucial for addressing behavioral issues in children.
- Differentiating between externalizing and internalizing behaviors aids in targeted interventions.
- Locus of control, a key psychological construct, influences behavior and emotional regulation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate differences in the perception of control among school-age children.
- To compare children with externalizing behavior problems versus those with both externalizing and internalizing problems.
- To determine if locus of control can differentiate these behavioral groups.
Main Methods:
- Study involved 67 school-age children categorized into distinct behavioral groups.
- Perception of control was assessed using a locus of control measure.
- Statistical analyses were employed to compare locus of control scores between groups.
Main Results:
- Significant differences in the perception of control were found between the groups.
- Children with externalizing behaviors reported a significantly stronger unknown locus of control.
- This contrasts with children in the mixed behavior group, indicating distinct control beliefs.
Conclusions:
- Perception of control, specifically locus of control, can differentiate between distinct child behavior groups.
- When behavioral groups are clearly defined, neither a purely external nor internal locus of control is dominant.
- Findings suggest tailored approaches considering specific behavioral profiles and locus of control are necessary.
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