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Emel Ömercioğlu1, Aysel Hacısoy2, Gökçenur Özdemir2
1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye.
Turkish Archives of Pediatrics
|April 27, 2026
Summary
Children with developmental risks show more behavioral problems, with parenting stress being a key factor. Early intervention addressing both child development and parental well-being is crucial for better outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Developmental Pediatrics
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Behavioral problems in preschoolers are linked to developmental status and parental stress.
- Early identification of risk factors can guide preventive interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify early risk indicators for behavioral problems in preschool children with suspected developmental delays.
- Examine child and parent factors associated with behavioral issues before formal diagnosis.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study comparing 89 children with suspected delays to 37 typically developing peers.
- Utilized Ages and Stages Questionnaire-Turkish version (ASQ-TR), Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL/1.5-5), and maternal psychological measures (BDI, STAI, PSI-SF).
- Regression analyses identified factors associated with behavioral problems in at-risk children.
Main Results:
- Children at developmental risk exhibited significantly higher behavioral problem scores (CBCL) than typically developing peers.
- Parenting stress was significantly higher in mothers of children with developmental risk and associated with all behavioral problem types.
- Delays in personal-social, social-emotional, and gross motor domains correlated with specific behavioral difficulties.
Conclusions:
- Children screened for developmental risk show increased behavioral problems, with parenting stress being a significant correlate.
- Multiple developmental delays exacerbate child behavioral issues and parental stress.
- Emphasizes the need for early, family-centered interventions targeting developmental, behavioral, and parental well-being.
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