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Early-onset conduct problems: does gender make a difference?

C Webster-Stratton1

  • 1Parenting Clinic, School of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle 98195, USA.

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
|June 1, 1996
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This study found gender differences in behavioral symptoms for children with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). Father negativity was a risk factor for boys, while parental factors predicted treatment outcomes for girls.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and early-onset conduct problems affect young children.
  • Understanding gender-linked differences in behavioral symptoms and risk factors is crucial for effective intervention.
  • Previous research has not fully elucidated gender-specific predictors of treatment outcomes in pediatric behavioral disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine gender-linked differences in behavioral symptoms among children diagnosed with ODD or early-onset conduct problems.
  • To identify gender-specific risk factors associated with externalizing behaviors at home and school.
  • To explore gender differences in predictors of treatment outcomes 1-2 years posttreatment.

Main Methods:

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  • Baseline assessments of 64 girls and 158 boys (aged 4-7 years) with ODD or conduct problems.
  • Correlations between child, parenting, and family variables with teacher reports and independent home observations of externalizing problems.
  • Analysis of follow-up data to identify gender differences in treatment outcome predictors.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant gender differences in behavioral symptoms were observed through independent home observations.
    • Gender of the reporting agent influenced the perception of gender differences in behavioral symptoms.
    • Father negativity uniquely predicted boys' home behavior, not girls'.
    • Parental psychological state and parenting style predicted treatment outcomes for girls, but not for boys.

    Conclusions:

    • Behavioral symptom presentation and risk factors for externalizing behaviors in children with ODD or conduct problems show gender-specific patterns.
    • Father negativity is a potential gender-specific risk factor for boys.
    • Parental factors are critical predictors of treatment success for girls, suggesting tailored therapeutic approaches.