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The Affective Side of Disruptive Behavior: Toward Better Understanding, Assessment, and Treatment
Spencer C Evans1, Jeffrey D Burke2
1Department of Psychology, University of Miami.
Summary
Research on youth mental health is expanding to include the affective side of disruptive behavior, bridging externalizing and internalizing problems. This focus on irritability and anger is crucial for better understanding and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Developmental psychopathology
- Youth mental health research
- Affective science
Background:
- Traditional youth mental health research categorizes problems as externalizing (e.g., aggression) or internalizing (e.g., anxiety).
- The 'affective side of disruptive behavior,' encompassing irritability, anger, and emotional outbursts, has been historically overlooked.
- This domain bridges externalizing and internalizing issues, explaining disruptive behavior through intense negative affect.
Discussion:
- Recent research highlights the significance of the affective side of disruptive behavior, necessitating integrated approaches.
- This special issue addresses the need for integration, featuring empirical studies and reviews on developmental psychopathology and treatment.
- Understanding the affective component is key to clarifying the proximal causes of socially disruptive behaviors.
Key Insights:
- The affective side of disruptive behavior includes phenomena like irritability, temper loss, and reactive aggression.
- Investigating this area provides a more nuanced understanding of youth psychopathology.
- This collection offers empirical data and reviews on assessment, treatment, and measurement of these complex behaviors.
Outlook:
- Future research directions focus on outbursts, mood regulation, and dispositions in youth psychopathology.
- The goal is to improve the assessment and treatment of challenging disruptive behaviors in young people.
- Enhanced understanding of the affective side of disruptive behavior will benefit youth and their families.
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