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Internalizing and externalizing problem behavior in children with nocturnal and diurnal enuresis: a five-factor model
Eline Van Hoecke1, Filip De Fruyt, Barbara De Clercq
1Pediatric Uro/Nephrologic Centre, Ghent University Hospital, De Pintelaan 185, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium. eline.vanhoecke@ugent.be
Journal of Pediatric Psychology
|May 21, 2005
Summary
Children with both nocturnal and diurnal enuresis show higher problem behaviors and slightly elevated neuroticism and lower conscientiousness compared to healthy peers. This highlights the connection between enuresis and behavioral challenges.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Pediatric Health
Background:
- Nocturnal and diurnal enuresis affect children's behavior and personality.
- Understanding these associations is crucial for effective intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize personality traits and behavioral problems in children with enuresis.
- To compare these children with healthy controls.
- To explore the link between personality and problem behaviors.
Main Methods:
- Compared 85 children with combined nocturnal and diurnal enuresis to 56 with nocturnal enuresis and 155 healthy children.
- Assessed personality characteristics and problem behaviors using standardized measures.
- Utilized multivariate analyses and regression analyses.
Main Results:
- Children with combined enuresis exhibited lower conscientiousness and higher neuroticism than healthy controls.
- Significant differences were observed in Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) total problems, internalizing, externalizing, and ADHD symptoms.
- Personality traits and problem behaviors shared substantial variance.
Conclusions:
- Children with nocturnal and diurnal enuresis demonstrate higher problem behaviors.
- These children also show slightly increased neuroticism and decreased conscientiousness.
- Findings underscore the psychological impact of enuresis.