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Screening of child behavior problems for prevention programs at school entry. The Conduct Problems Prevention

J E Lochman1

  • 1Department of Psychology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27706, USA.

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
|August 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

This study found a two-step screening system using teacher and parent ratings effectively predicts childhood conduct problems. However, adding parenting practices did not significantly improve prediction accuracy for behavioral outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Child psychology
  • Developmental psychopathology
  • Educational psychology

Background:

  • Preventing conduct problems in youth requires effective identification of at-risk individuals.
  • Screening systems are crucial for targeted intervention programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the usefulness of a two-step screening approach for identifying children at risk for conduct problems.
  • To assess the predictive accuracy of teacher and parent ratings in early childhood.
  • To determine if parenting practices enhance the prediction of negative behavioral outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 382 kindergarten children was assessed using a multiple-gating screening procedure.
  • Teacher and parent ratings were collected in a two-step process.

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  • The predictive validity of the screening was examined over a one-year period.

    • Main Results:

    • The two-step screening system demonstrated effectiveness in predicting negative behavior outcomes one year later.
    • Some instances of false-positive and false-negative predictions were observed.
    • Parental reports on parenting practices did not substantially improve the prediction accuracy.

    Conclusions:

    • The multiple-gating screening approach shows promise for identifying children at risk for conduct problems.
    • Limitations include the presence of prediction errors (false positives/negatives).
    • Further research is needed to refine screening measures and understand the role of parenting practices.