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Latent class analysis reveals five homogeneous behavioural and developmental profiles in a large Dutch population

Esmé Möricke1, G A Martijn Lappenschaar, Sophie H N Swinkels

  • 1Department of Psychiatry (966), Nijmegen Centre for Evidence-Based Practice, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. e.moricke@psy.umcn.nl

European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
|October 19, 2012
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Early identification of child psychiatric disorders is possible. Distinct behavioral and developmental profiles in infants aged 14-15 months can predict later issues, aiding early detection and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Child psychiatry
  • Developmental psychology
  • Behavioral science

Background:

  • Child psychiatric disorders often have precursors in infancy.
  • Limited understanding of general psychopathology prevalence and course in infants (0-3 years).

Purpose of the Study:

  • Identify homogeneous behavioral and developmental profiles in 14-15-month-old infants.
  • Explore correspondence of these profiles with existing classifications (DSM-IV-TR, ICD-10, DC 0-3R).

Main Methods:

  • Population-based sample of 6,330 infants (aged 14-15 months).
  • Parental questionnaires on externalizing, internalizing, and social-communicative behaviors (74 items).
  • Exploratory factor analysis and latent class analysis.

Main Results:

  • Nine behavioral factors identified, including communication, emotionality, and social interaction problems.
  • Five distinct infant profiles emerged; three linked to increased problems.
  • Specific profiles aligned with multisystem developmental disorders, anxiety, mood, pervasive developmental, communication, language, speech, regulation, attention-deficit, disruptive behavior, hyperkinetic, and conduct disorders.

Conclusions:

  • Distinct behavioral and developmental profiles are recognizable in infancy.
  • This approach supports longitudinal research on profile stability.
  • Facilitates early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of infant behavioral and developmental issues.

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