Heterogeneity of Early-onset Conduct Problems: Assessing Different Profiles, Predictors and Outcomes across Childhood
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
Abstract
Background:
Among
early-onset
conduct
problems
(CP),
associated
with
more
disruptive
behaviors
of
greater
intensity
and
stability,
several
domains
have
been
proposed
from
a
variable-centered
perspective
to
capture
their
heterogeneity:
oppositional
defiant
disorder
(ODD),
attention-deficit/hyperactivity
(ADHD),
callous-unemotional
traits
(CU).
Using
person-centered
approach,
the
present
study
aims
identify
distinct
profiles
child
CP,
examining
different
predictors
developmental
outcomes.
Methods:
Data
included
parent-
teacher-reported
questionnaires
an
ongoing
longitudinal
(ELISA).
Latent
were
identified
first
in
community
sample
(n
=
2,103;
age
4–8
years;
50.9%
boys)
replicated
high-CP
subsample
168;
70.24%
boys).
Results:
Four
emerged
(Normative
Development,
Daring/Impulsive,
Low
prosociality
+
Fear;
Psychopathic
Traits
[PP]),
three
(same
except
normative).
The
CP
aligned
ADHD
CU
domains,
but
not
ODD
domain.
Differences
activity,
punitive
inconsistent
parenting
emerge
as
most
significant
predictors.
Regarding
outcomes,
PP
profile
stands
out
group
severe
emotional,
social
behavioral
maladjustment.
Conclusions:
These
findings
highlight
heterogeneity
within
importance
designing
specific
tailored
interventions
for
each
profile.
Language: Английский
Heterogeneity of early-onset conduct problems: assessing different profiles, predictors and outcomes across childhood
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: April 16, 2025
Language: Английский