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Screening of child behavior problems for prevention programs at school entry. The Conduct Problems Prevention
1Department of Psychology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27706, USA.
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
|August 1, 1995
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.
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.
- 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.