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Temper tantrums in young children: 1. Behavioral composition.

Michael Potegal1, Richard J Davidson

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA. poteg001@umn.edu

Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics : JDBP
|June 14, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This study models early childhood tantrums, identifying distinct anger and distress components. Tantrum behaviors evolve with age, showing shifts in anger intensity and coping strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Tantrums are common in young children and may predict future antisocial behavior.
  • Limited understanding exists regarding the underlying structure and components of early childhood tantrums.
  • Developing a robust model is crucial for understanding this significant developmental phenomenon.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a comprehensive model of early childhood tantrums.
  • To identify and categorize the core emotional and behavioral constituents of tantrums.
  • To examine age-related changes in tantrum behaviors and coping styles.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized parental narratives of tantrums from 335 children (18-60 months).
  • Encoded specific behaviors as present/absent in 30-second intervals.

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  • Applied Principal Component (PC) analysis to identify underlying behavioral patterns.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified Anger and Distress as independent tantrum components.
    • Anger emerged at three intensity levels, with high-intensity decreasing and low-intensity increasing with age.
    • Distress included crying and comfort-seeking; Coping Style involved 'submit' or 'escape' tendencies.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed model effectively captures the multifaceted nature of early childhood tantrums.
    • Age-related shifts in anger intensity and coping mechanisms are significant.
    • Understanding tantrum components provides insights into child behavior and development.