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Latent profiles of home behaviour problems in Trinidad and Tobago

Clara-Christina E Gerstner1, Paul A McDermott1, Emily M Weiss2

  • 1Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

International Journal of Psychology : Journal International De Psychologie
|October 23, 2024
PubMed

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Caregiver reports identified distinct child behavior profiles. Aggressive behaviors in children were linked to poorer academic performance and more behavioral issues observed by teachers.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Caregivers offer unique insights into children's behavior functioning at home.
  • Understanding child behavior patterns is crucial for academic and social development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify distinct behavioral profiles in children using parent-reported data.
  • To examine the relationship between these behavioral profiles and academic skills.
  • To investigate how profile membership predicts teacher-observed behavior problems.

Main Methods:

  • Latent profile analysis was used on a nationally representative sample of 709 children (ages 4-13) in Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Parent-administered measures of child behavior problems were utilized.
  • Academic skills and teacher-observed behaviors were assessed as outcome variables.

Main Results:

  • Four distinct behavioral profiles were identified: adjusted behaviors (56%), elevated attention-seeking (21%), withdrawn/disengaged (15%), and aggressive behaviors (8%).
  • Children in the aggressive behavior profile showed the lowest academic outcomes.
  • The aggressive behavior profile was associated with the highest levels of teacher-observed behavior problems.

Conclusions:

  • Parental reports can effectively differentiate behavioral profiles in children.
  • Aggressive behavior in children is a significant risk factor for poor academic achievement and behavioral difficulties.
  • Targeted interventions for children with aggressive tendencies may improve academic and behavioral outcomes.

Keywords:
Home environmentLatent profile analysisParent behaviour rating scalesPerson‐centred methodsTrinidad and Tobago

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