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The normative development of child and adolescent problem behavior.

Ilja L Bongers1, Hans M Koot, Jan van der Ende

  • 1Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Erasmus MC-Sophia Children's Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. i.l.bongers@erasmusmc.nl

Journal of Abnormal Psychology
|June 6, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This study identified typical developmental paths for child behavior problems using the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). Most behavioral syndromes changed linearly or curvilinearly with age, with some differences between boys and girls.

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Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Understanding typical child behavior development is crucial for identifying deviations.
  • Parent-reported behavioral problems are key indicators of child mental health.
  • Longitudinal data provides insights into developmental changes over time.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine normative developmental trajectories of parent-reported child behavior problems.
  • To analyze these trajectories using the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) in a general population sample.
  • To examine age- and sex-related differences in these developmental paths.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized multilevel growth curve analyses on Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) syndrome data.
  • Analyzed data from a longitudinal, multiple birth-cohort sample of 2,076 children aged 4-18 years.

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  • Conducted 5 assessment waves with 2-year intervals.

    • Main Results:

    • Most Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) syndromes exhibited linear or curvilinear trajectories with age.
    • Thought problems showed a distinct trajectory, differing from other syndromes.
    • Significant sex differences were observed in trajectories for most syndromes, with exceptions for withdrawn, social, and thought problems.

    Conclusions:

    • Established normative developmental trajectories for parent-reported child behavior problems.
    • These findings offer a benchmark for detecting developmental deviance in childhood and adolescence.
    • The study highlights age- and sex-specific patterns in behavioral development.