{"title":"Exploring the Utility of the Limited Prosocial Emotions Specifier for Subtyping Conduct Problems and Oppositional Defiant Problems: A Multi-informant Study.","authors":"Mojtaba Elhami Athar","doi":"10.1007/s10578-024-01776-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-024-01776-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to assess the clinical utility of the \"Limited Prosocial Emotions\" (LPE) specifier in subtyping conduct problems (CP) and oppositional defiant problems (ODP) among two samples including 1203 parent-child dyads and 1,937 school-attending youths in Iran. The prevalence of LPE across the entire sample, as well as subsamples of youths with clinically elevated levels of CP and ODP, were examined. CP + LPE individuals scored significantly higher than CP-Only youths on several measures of externalizing psychopathology and depression, although these findings were not fully consistent across informants. Several anticipated differences in measures of aggression and antisocial behavior were not found. Also, no significant group differences were observed between the ODP + LPE and ODP-Only groups concerning externalizing and internalizing psychopathology. In the total sample, youths with LPE scored significantly higher in measures of externalizing and internalizing psychopathology than those without LPE, though the magnitude of these differences was in small ranges. Overall, the findings provide only limited support for the clinical utility of the LPE specifier for CP and none whatsoever for ODP.</p>","PeriodicalId":10024,"journal":{"name":"Child Psychiatry & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142582410","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kate Fogarty, Jihee Song, Tara Counts, Nicolette Grajo, Dale Pracht, David Diehl
{"title":"Sports-Related Concussion Among Physically Active Adolescents in the Southeastern United States: Effects on Mental Health During the Pandemic.","authors":"Kate Fogarty, Jihee Song, Tara Counts, Nicolette Grajo, Dale Pracht, David Diehl","doi":"10.1007/s10578-024-01780-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-024-01780-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sports-related concussions (SRC) pose risks to young people's physical and mental health. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we studied linkages between youths' SRC experiences and internalizing problems (depression, self-harm, and suicidality) among a representative sample in Southeastern state (n = 4,668 total, n = 547 reported SRC experience). Logistic regressions indicated significant associations between youths' SRC experiences and depression (AOR = 1.32, p < .05), suicidality (e.g., attempted suicide AOR = 2.68, p < .001), and self-harm (AOR = 1.97, p < .001) while controlling for being bullied or teased, gender, age, race, and COVID-19's mental health impact. Contrary to prior findings: (1) SRC associations with self-harm and suicide attempts were consistent across genders; and (2) African American students with SRC were significantly more likely to experience depression, self-harm, suicide planning, and attempts than peers without SRC. Results indicated mental health resilience post-concussion for Latinx youth. Implications advocate population-specific health promotion measures that address vulnerabilities and protective factors while emphasizing SRC education for parents, coaches, and young athletes for timely psychological evaluation and support.</p>","PeriodicalId":10024,"journal":{"name":"Child Psychiatry & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142544069","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M Prada-Mateus, D Obando, J Sandoval-Reyes, M A Mejía-Lozano, J Hill
{"title":"The Role of Parental Involvement in the Development of Prosocial Behavior in Young Children: An Evolutionary Model Among Colombian Families.","authors":"M Prada-Mateus, D Obando, J Sandoval-Reyes, M A Mejía-Lozano, J Hill","doi":"10.1007/s10578-024-01762-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-024-01762-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Prosocial behavior is a relevant indicator of children's socio-emotional development linked to decreased conduct and emotional problems. The present study aimed to identify cross-sectional direct effects of parental involvement on prosocial behavior in three-time assessments at ages 3, 5, and 7 years, to identify carryover effects of the study constructs, and to identify the evolution of these effects over time. A sample of 235 Colombian families participated at t0, 220 at t1, and 145 at t2 by completing self-reported questionnaires for prosocial behavior using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and the Alabama Parenting Questionnaire for parental involvement. Using PLS-SEM path modeling, we found that the contribution of parental involvement to prosocial behavior was significant in the three assessments. Carryover analyses indicated that initial levels of parental involvement and initial levels of prosocial behavior predict later levels. Using multigroup analysis, we tested significant changes in the path coefficients of direct effects, finding nonsignificant results. For carryover effects, we found changes in parental involvement between t0/t1 and t1/t2. Finally, t-test analyses were used to identify changes in the construct's means over time, finding significant changes between parental involvement at t1 and t2. No mean differences were found for prosocial behavior. Results from this study highlight the relevance of parental involvement during childhood for maintaining children's levels of prosocial behavior and reducing the risk of socio-emotional problems. Preventive approaches for these problems should include parents' training on parental involvement from age 3.5 years or earlier.</p>","PeriodicalId":10024,"journal":{"name":"Child Psychiatry & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142544070","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nevra Atış Akyol, Neslihan Güney Karaman, Arif Yılmaz, Cecilia Essau
{"title":"The Predictive Role of Preschool Children's Attachment on Social Competence, Anxiety, Aggression and Self-Control: Peer Relationships as a Mediator.","authors":"Nevra Atış Akyol, Neslihan Güney Karaman, Arif Yılmaz, Cecilia Essau","doi":"10.1007/s10578-024-01773-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10578-024-01773-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The main purpose of this study is to examine the predictive role of preschool children's attachment on social competence, anxiety, aggression, and self-control of 5-year-old children (60-71 months), and to test the mediating effect of peer relationships in this model. A total of 309 children participated in the study. The data of the study were collected through the teacher checklist of peer relationships, the social competence and behavior evaluation scale-30, the self-control rating scale which the teacher filled out, and the doll story completion task which the researcher used during the application process. Path analysis was used to explain the direct and indirect relationships between the variables, and a Sobel test was also used to determine the mediational role of peer relationships. The results showed that peer relationships had a mediating effect on parental attachment between anxiety, anger, social competence, and self-control. This study shows that the reflections of insecure attachment experienced in the first years of life can be reduced by peer relationships and the reflections of secure attachment can be strengthened by peer relationships.</p>","PeriodicalId":10024,"journal":{"name":"Child Psychiatry & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142496098","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Danielle V Porter, Kathryn H Howell, Taylor R Napier, Christian Herrera, Idia B Thurston
{"title":"Multisystemic Resilience and Anxious-Depressed Symptoms in Black Youth Exposed to Maternal Syndemics: A Mixed-Method Study.","authors":"Danielle V Porter, Kathryn H Howell, Taylor R Napier, Christian Herrera, Idia B Thurston","doi":"10.1007/s10578-024-01772-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-024-01772-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We explored associations between multisystemic resilience and anxious-depressed symptoms in Black families experiencing maternal syndemics (i.e., co-occurring epidemics of substance abuse, violence, HIV/AIDS), using a sequential explanatory study design. Hierarchical regression was used to analyze data from 171 Black youth (57% girls; M<sub>age</sub>=12.13, SD = 2.90). Girls (β=-0.17, p = .02) with higher inter/intrapersonal skills (β = - 0.28, p = .004) and more open familial communication (β = - 0.40, p < .001) reported fewer anxious-depressed symptoms, F(12, 147) = 5.68; p < .001, Adj R<sup>2</sup> = 26.1%. Qualitative results from a subsample of 10 Black youth-mother dyads explored inter/intrapersonal factors (i.e., emotion regulation strategies, goal setting, persistence and perseverance, problem-solving skills) and open communication factors (i.e., comfortable environment to talk, solving problems, processing feelings, showing affection, benefiting from open communication) that support Black youth resilience. Findings highlight key resilience factors that could be bolstered in future interventions to reduce anxious-depressed symptoms among Black youth exposed to maternal syndemics.</p>","PeriodicalId":10024,"journal":{"name":"Child Psychiatry & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142459329","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of Neurodevelopmental Disorders on the Clinical Presentations and Therapeutic Outcomes of Children and Adolescents with Severe Mood Disorders: A Multicenter Observational Study.","authors":"Xavier Benarous, Chloé Lefebvre, Jean-Marc Guilé, Angèle Consoli, Cora Cravero, David Cohen, Hélène Lahaye","doi":"10.1007/s10578-024-01770-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-024-01770-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) are more susceptible to developing severe or resistant mood disorders. However, they often face challenges in accessing specific treatments. To understand the barriers to treatment in this group, we conducted a secondary analysis of a multicenter observational study on 305 adolescents referred to specialized care (mean age 14.38 ± 0.13 years, 57% girls, 9% bipolar disorder, 91% depressive disorders). NDDs were categorized based on the number of co-occurring NDDs for each subject (none: 67%, one: 18%, two: 7%, three: 5%, four and more: 2%). We explored the predictive value of the number of NDDs on various clinical and therapeutic factors. The analysis revealed significant associations between the number of NDDs and the duration of mood symptoms, persistent irritability, associated disruptive behavioral disorders, lower scores on the Children's Global Assessment Scale (CGAS) at baseline, and polypharmacy. The number of NDDs did not correlate with the use of antidepressants, the Clinical Global Impression-Improvement scale (CGI-I) at discharge, or changes in the CGAS score during the stay. The challenges in distinguishing mood disorders from chronic emotional and behavioral difficulties may contribute to the difficulties in accessing specific care for mood disorders. These results suggest that treatments for mood disorders demonstrate comparable effectiveness when provided regardless of the associations with NDDs.</p>","PeriodicalId":10024,"journal":{"name":"Child Psychiatry & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142459325","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Using Item Response Theory to Develop a Shortened Version of the Penn State Worry Questionnaire for Children.","authors":"Jiarui Pan, Xuliang Gao","doi":"10.1007/s10578-024-01774-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-024-01774-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The PSWQ-C is a widely used international scale to measure worry traits in children and adolescents. It has been translated into several versions for use in different countries. The purpose of this study was to examine the psychometric characteristics of the Penn State Worry Questionnaire for Children (PSWQ-C) particularly three reverse-scored items, and to develop a shorter version of the PSWQ-C based on Item Response Theory (IRT) methods. 903 children and adolescents of different ages from China participated in the study. This study used the Graded Response Model (GRM) to fit the data and examined the IRT parameters of each item, Item Characteristic Curve, Item Information Functions, and Differential Item Functioning. Eight items with undesirable functioning were removed, while six items with good functioning were retained, resulting in a simplified version of the PSWQ-C. The abbreviated version of the PSWQ-C was subsequently validated for its reliability and validity. The results confirmed that the abbreviated scale is reliable and effective, with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.84, indicating good reliability. Regarding validity, the abbreviated version of the PSWQ-C demonstrated significant correlations with IUS-12 and MASC, both exceeding 0.60, which closely resembles the correlation of the original PSWQ-C with these two scales. Furthermore, the correlation between the two versions was 0.96, indicating that the abbreviated PSWQ-C can effectively replace the original version and has a broader range of applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":10024,"journal":{"name":"Child Psychiatry & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142459331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amanda Venta, Jesse Walker, Ashley Bautista, Maria Cuervo, Jeremy Bechelli, Rachel Houston, Danielle Boisvert, Todd Armstrong, Richard H Lewis, Damani Johnson, Ryan Gutierrez
{"title":"Environmental and Genetic Contributions to Attachment in Late Adolescence and Young Adulthood.","authors":"Amanda Venta, Jesse Walker, Ashley Bautista, Maria Cuervo, Jeremy Bechelli, Rachel Houston, Danielle Boisvert, Todd Armstrong, Richard H Lewis, Damani Johnson, Ryan Gutierrez","doi":"10.1007/s10578-024-01764-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-024-01764-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been linked with attachment insecurity and psychopathology. However, some individuals remain securely attached and resilient following ACEs. Researchers have examined polymorphisms in the oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR), particularly rs53576, as a source of resilience, though examination of the biological mechanism by which rs53576 buffers the relation that would otherwise exist between ACEs and attachment insecurity is absent. The aim of the current study was to examine how ACEs interact with individual genetic and immune vulnerability to shape attachment security in older adolescents and young adults (n = 201). Moderated mediational models were tested in which ACEs acted as independent variables, attachment security acted as a dependent variable, inflammation (i.e., IL-6) was tested as a mediator, and rs53576 (i.e., AA, AG, GG genotypes) was tested as a moderator. Results indicated that physical abuse was significantly associated with decreased attachment security, with moderation by rs53576. A significant main effect of rs53576 on IL-6 was also noted. A similar pattern of results was evident across other ACEs and suggests that the effects of ACEs on attachment are buffered by the GG genotype. Association between GG and lower IL-6 suggests inflammation plays some role, though more research is needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":10024,"journal":{"name":"Child Psychiatry & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142459326","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
María Álvarez-Voces, Beatriz Díaz-Vázquez, Laura López-Romero, Paula Villar, Estrella Romero
{"title":"Gender Differences in Co-developmental Trajectories of Internalizing and Externalizing Problems: A 7-Year Longitudinal Study from Ages 3 to 12.","authors":"María Álvarez-Voces, Beatriz Díaz-Vázquez, Laura López-Romero, Paula Villar, Estrella Romero","doi":"10.1007/s10578-024-01771-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-024-01771-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The co-occurrence of externalizing and internalizing problems is acknowledged, but gender differences remain unclear. The present study examines gender differences in the longitudinal relationships between conduct and emotional problems throughout childhood. The sample, drawn from the ELISA project, included 2368 children (48.1% girls; ages 3-12). Latent growth curve models were employed to analyze the trajectories of parent-reported conduct problems and emotional symptoms separately, while parallel process latent growth curve models were utilized to compare joint trajectories. The decrease in conduct problems was consistent for girls, but not for boys. High initial emotional symptoms predicted a slower increase in emotional symptoms over time for girls. Parental positivity was a protective factor for conduct problems in girls. Grandiose-deceitful traits were more related to conduct problems in girls, while callous-unemotional traits were related to emotional symptoms in boys. This study highlights the importance of considering gender in childhood conduct and emotional problems.</p>","PeriodicalId":10024,"journal":{"name":"Child Psychiatry & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142459328","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kathryn R Cullen, Michaelle E DiMaggio-Potter, Bonnie Klimes-Dougan, Gail A Bernstein, Wilma Koutstaal, Kristina Reigstad, Laura E Padilla, Bryon A Mueller, Peng Wu, David Schneck, Eyerusalem Abebaw, Mark B Fiecas, Abimbola Asojo, Angie Mejia, Boris Oicherman, Yuko Taniguchi
{"title":"The Impact of a Creativity Camp Intervention on Depression and Well-Being in Adolescents.","authors":"Kathryn R Cullen, Michaelle E DiMaggio-Potter, Bonnie Klimes-Dougan, Gail A Bernstein, Wilma Koutstaal, Kristina Reigstad, Laura E Padilla, Bryon A Mueller, Peng Wu, David Schneck, Eyerusalem Abebaw, Mark B Fiecas, Abimbola Asojo, Angie Mejia, Boris Oicherman, Yuko Taniguchi","doi":"10.1007/s10578-024-01766-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-024-01766-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Depression is a serious public health problem that often emerges during adolescence. Many adolescents do not respond to standard treatments, necessitating the development of novel interventions. We conducted a preliminary study to assess the impact of a novel creative arts intervention on depression and well-being in adolescents. In this quasi-experimental study, 69 adolescents 12-17 years completed an 8-day \"Creativity Camp\" intervention encompassing multiple creative activities. Self-report questionnaires to measure depression, anxiety, and well-being were administered at five time points to allow examination of change across multiple temporal segments: the 2 weeks before the intervention, the 2 weeks during the intervention, the 2 weeks after the intervention, and the 6 months after the intervention. Adolescents were assigned to one of two groups to compare changes observed during the 2 week before-intervention period (Group A) to the changes observed during the intervention period (pre-post intervention) (Group B). According to both parent and child reports, pre-to-post-intervention, mean adolescent depressive symptoms significantly decreased, and these changes were sustained 2 weeks after the intervention and (according to parents) at the 6-month follow-up. There was preliminary evidence for improved well-being at post-intervention. Comparison of Group A's changes during the before-intervention period to Group B's changes pre-post intervention was significant for parent-reported depression. Preliminary evidence suggests that the Creativity Camp intervention may positively impact adolescent depression and well-being. This evidence highlights the importance of investigating and implementing treatment approaches focusing on creative arts for adolescents with depression.</p>","PeriodicalId":10024,"journal":{"name":"Child Psychiatry & Human Development","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142459330","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}