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[Organic factors in behavior disorders in the developmental age]
D Mitrović1, I Popov, V Nikolić
1Zavod za neurologiju i psihijatriju razvojnog doba, Novi Sad.
Medicinski Pregled
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Behavioral disorders in youth are linked to a psycho-neuro-vegetative subclinical syndrome (PNVSS). PNVSS is a risk factor, especially with adverse psychosocial conditions, influencing behavior development.
Area of Science:
- Child psychology
- Neurobiology
- Developmental disorders
Context:
- Behavioral disorders in youth are a persistent societal challenge.
- Theoretical explanations often oscillate between biological and psychosocial factors.
- Previous research has explored various etiological pathways for disruptive behavior.
Purpose:
- To review theoretical directions in understanding youth behavior disorders.
- To present original research investigating biological and psychological correlates of behavioral issues.
- To examine the role of a psycho-neuro-vegetative subclinical syndrome (PNVSS) in youth behavior disorders.
Summary:
- Children with behavior disorders underwent psychological-psychiatric and biological assessments, including EEG and REG.
- The psycho-neuro-vegetative subclinical syndrome (PNVSS) was investigated as a potential contributing factor.
- PNVSS is not solely causative but acts as a risk factor, particularly under unfavorable psychosocial conditions.
Impact:
- Findings suggest PNVSS is a significant risk factor for behavior disorders, especially in conjunction with adverse psychosocial environments.
- The study differentiates the influence of PNVSS across age groups, noting its stronger determinant role in younger children.
- Results contribute to a nuanced understanding of the interplay between biological predispositions and environmental influences on youth behavior.