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Disruptive behaviors in early childhood: the influence of family practices and functionality in a Turkish sample

Merve Çıkılı Uytun1, Esra Yürümez1, Gökçe Yağmur Efendi2

  • 1Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Türkiye.

The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
|July 17, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Disruptive behaviors in preschoolers negatively impact child and parent functioning. Factors like ADHD and parental issues also predict impairment, highlighting the need for early intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychiatry

Background:

  • Disruptive behaviors (DB) are prevalent in young children.
  • These behaviors significantly affect children's and families' overall functionality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the impact of disruptive behaviors on preschool children's functionality.
  • To identify factors associated with impaired functionality in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Study included 223 preschool children, with 93 diagnosed with disruptive behavior problems.
  • Assessments used included the Preschool Age Psychiatric Assessment (PAPA) and Child Behavior Checklist for Ages 1.5-5 (CBCL/1½-5).

Main Results:

  • Parents of children with DB used more physical and verbal disciplinary methods.
  • DB symptoms negatively impacted child functioning and parental well-being.
  • Higher CBCL scores were observed in the DB group.
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, parental psychopathology, and child's age predicted functional impairment.

Conclusions:

  • Disruptive behaviors significantly affect preschool-aged children and their families.
  • Early identification and intervention for disruptive behaviors are crucial for improving functionality.
Abstract

Keywords:
childrendisruptive behaviorsfunctionalityparentingpreschool

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