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Published on: May 10, 2022
Rating behavioral problems in adolescent eating disorders: Parent-child differences
Martina M Mensi1, Chiara Rogantini2, Livio Provenzi3
1Child Neurology and Psychiatry Unit, IRCCS Mondino Foundation, Pavia, Italy;; Department of Brain and Behavioural Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
Abstract:
The primary objective of this study was to investigate the discrepancies among the perception of behavioral problems self-reported by adolescent patients with restrictive eating disorders (REDs) and rated by their mothers and fathers. Forty-eight female adolescents with RED filled in the Youth Self-Report, their mothers and fathers separately completed the Child Behavior Check List. Patients reported lower scores for somatic complaints, thought problems, and rule-breaking behaviors compared to their mothers and fathers. These findings may inform clinical consultation and treatment.
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