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Assessing differences in chemically dependent adolescent males using the Child Behavior Checklist.

N Ralph1, K A Morgan

  • 1Disability Services, Modesto Junior College, California.

Adolescence
|January 1, 1991
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Chemically dependent male adolescents showed distinct behavioral patterns compared to peers. The Child Behavior Checklist (CBC) identified unique profiles in these adolescents, aiding in understanding their challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Adolescent chemical dependence (CD) presents complex behavioral challenges.
  • Understanding the specific behavioral profiles of chemically dependent adolescents is crucial for effective intervention.
  • The Child Behavior Checklist (CBC) is a widely used tool for assessing child and adolescent behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the behavioral profiles of chemically dependent (CD) male adolescents with normative and general clinical groups.
  • To identify specific behavioral patterns and profile types associated with adolescent chemical dependence.
  • To explore the utility of the Child Behavior Checklist (CBC) in differentiating subgroups within the CD population.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 59 chemically dependent (CD) male adolescents (ages 13-16).

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  • Utilized the Child Behavior Checklist (CBC) to assess adaptive and problem behaviors.
  • Compared the CD sample to normative and general clinical groups on various behavioral scales and profile types.

    • Main Results:

    • Chemically dependent adolescents differed significantly from normative groups on all CBC measures.
    • Compared to a general clinical group, CD adolescents scored higher on delinquent and uncommunicative behaviors, and lower on immature and hostile-withdrawn behaviors.
    • The CBC differentiated CD subgroups based on treatment completion and drug type, but not treatment motivation.

    Conclusions:

    • Chemically dependent male adolescents exhibit a distinct behavioral profile characterized by uncommunicative and delinquent traits.
    • The CBC effectively differentiates behavioral patterns in CD adolescents, aiding in subgroup identification.
    • Findings suggest targeted interventions addressing uncommunicative and delinquent behaviors may be beneficial for this population.