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Child behavior profile types in a general population sample of boys 6 to 11 years old
1Department of Psychiatry, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey 17033.
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This study examined Child Behavior Profile (CBP) types in 202 boys, finding nearly 40% exhibited internalizing or externalizing behaviors. Externalizing CBP boys showed significant psychopathology at home and school.
Area of Science:
- Child psychology
- Behavioral science
- Clinical psychology
Background:
- Child Behavior Profile (CBP) types are established classifications for childhood behavioral patterns.
- Understanding CBP type prevalence in general populations is crucial for early identification and intervention.
- Previous research primarily focused on clinical or outpatient samples.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize Child Behavior Profile (CBP) types in a general population sample of boys aged 6-11 years.
- To assess the prevalence of internalizing and externalizing CBP types and specific subtypes.
- To evaluate the clinical utility of CBP types in identifying children requiring further evaluation.
Main Methods:
- A general population sample of 202 boys (aged 6-11 years) was recruited.
- Parents completed the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL).
- Teachers completed the Teacher's Report Form (TRF) concurrently.
Main Results:
- 39.7% of boys were classified into a CBP type: 28.8% Internalizing, 10.9% Externalizing.
- Somatic Complaints was the most common specific CBP type.
- Externalizing CBP boys exhibited robust externalizing behaviors and severe psychopathology in both home and school settings.
Conclusions:
- Findings support the validity and clinical value of CBP types in a general population sample.
- An intraclass correlation of .35 or greater can identify boys with psychopathology warranting clinical evaluation.
- Results align with previous studies in outpatient samples, extending understanding of CBP types.
Abstract:
Characteristics of Child Behavior Profile (CBP) types were studied in a general population sample of 202 boys aged 6 to 11 years. Parents completed the Child Behavior Checklist and teachers simultaneously rated the Teacher's Report Form. Overall, 39.7% of the boys were classified within a CBP type: 28.8% Internalizing and 10.9% Externalizing. The most common specific type was Somatic Complaints. Teachers rated the Externalizing CBP boys as showing robust externalizing behaviors in school. Also, boys with Externalizing profile types showed severe degrees of psychopathology in both home and school environments. An intraclass correlation of .35 or greater was found to identify boys with sufficiently severe psychopathology to warrant further clinical evaluation. Findings in this general population sample appear consistent with previous results in outpatient samples, and extend our understanding of the validity and clinical value for CBP types.