Articles tagged with: Child and School Psychology
Factor Structure, Reliability and Validity of the Taiwanese Version of the Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children
Abstract The aims of this study were to examine the factor structure, internal consistency 1 month test–retest reliability and the
discriminant validity for the diagnosis of anxiety disorder of the Taiwanese version of the Multidimensional Anxiety Scale
for Children (MASC-T). A total of 12,536 Taiwanese children and adolescents in the community were recruited to examine the
adequacy of the original four-factor structure of the MASC-T by confirmatory factor analysis and the internal-consistency
reliability by Cronbach’s a [...]
Abstract The aims of this study were to examine the factor structure, internal consistency 1 month test–retest reliability and the
discriminant validity for the diagnosis of anxiety disorder of the Taiwanese version of the Multidimensional Anxiety Scale
for Children (MASC-T). A total of 12,536 Taiwanese children and adolescents in the community were recruited to examine the
adequacy of the original four-factor structure of the MASC-T by confirmatory factor analysis and the internal-consistency
reliability by Cronbach’s a [...]
How Neglect and Punitiveness Influence Emotion Knowledge
Abstract To explore whether punitive parenting styles contribute to early-acquired emotion knowledge deficits observable in neglected
children, we observed 42 preschool children’s emotion knowledge, expression recognition time, and IQ. The children’s mothers
completed the Parent–Child Conflict Tactics Scales to assess the recent use of three types of discipline strategies (nonviolent,
physically punitive, and psychological aggression), as well as neglectful parenting. Fifteen of the children were identified
as neglected by [...]
Abstract To explore whether punitive parenting styles contribute to early-acquired emotion knowledge deficits observable in neglected
children, we observed 42 preschool children’s emotion knowledge, expression recognition time, and IQ. The children’s mothers
completed the Parent–Child Conflict Tactics Scales to assess the recent use of three types of discipline strategies (nonviolent,
physically punitive, and psychological aggression), as well as neglectful parenting. Fifteen of the children were identified
as neglected by [...]
Comorbid Depressive Disorders in Anxiety-disordered Youth: Demographic, Clinical, and Family Characteristics
Abstract Research indicates that depression and anxiety are highly comorbid in youth. Little is known, however, about the clinical
and family characteristics of youth with principal anxiety disorders and comorbid depressive diagnoses. The present study
examined the demographic, clinical, and family characteristics of 200 anxiety-disordered children and adolescents (aged 7–17)
with and without comorbid depressive disorders (major depressive disorder or dysthymic disorder), seeking treatment at a university-based
anxiety clinic. [...]
Abstract Research indicates that depression and anxiety are highly comorbid in youth. Little is known, however, about the clinical
and family characteristics of youth with principal anxiety disorders and comorbid depressive diagnoses. The present study
examined the demographic, clinical, and family characteristics of 200 anxiety-disordered children and adolescents (aged 7–17)
with and without comorbid depressive disorders (major depressive disorder or dysthymic disorder), seeking treatment at a university-based
anxiety clinic. [...]
Temperament, Personality and Developmental Psychopathology: A Review Based on the Conceptual Dimensions Underlying Childhood Traits
Abstract The numerous temperament and personality constructs in childhood impede the systematic integration of findings on how these
individual differences relate to developmental psychopathology. This paper reviews the main temperament and personality theories
and proposes a theoretical taxonomy representing the common structure of both temperament and personality traditions within
one conceptual framework. This integrated lexicon of childhood temperament/personality traits facilitates an overview of the
most important research [...]
Abstract The numerous temperament and personality constructs in childhood impede the systematic integration of findings on how these
individual differences relate to developmental psychopathology. This paper reviews the main temperament and personality theories
and proposes a theoretical taxonomy representing the common structure of both temperament and personality traditions within
one conceptual framework. This integrated lexicon of childhood temperament/personality traits facilitates an overview of the
most important research [...]
The Reliability and Criterion Validity of the Diagnostic Infant and Preschool Assessment: A New Diagnostic Instrument for Young Children
Abstract The need to assess Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) disorders in children younger than 7 years of
age has intensified as clinical efforts to diagnose and treat this population have increased, and clinical research on psychopathology
has advanced. A new diagnostic instrument for young children was created, the Diagnostic Infant Preschool Assessment (DIPA),
and was tested for test–retest reliability and concurrent criterion validity. The caregivers of 50 outpatients aged 1–6 years
we [...]
Abstract The need to assess Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) disorders in children younger than 7 years of
age has intensified as clinical efforts to diagnose and treat this population have increased, and clinical research on psychopathology
has advanced. A new diagnostic instrument for young children was created, the Diagnostic Infant Preschool Assessment (DIPA),
and was tested for test–retest reliability and concurrent criterion validity. The caregivers of 50 outpatients aged 1–6 years
we [...]
Divalproex Sodium -ER in Outpatients with Disruptive Behavior Disorders: A Three Month Open Label Study
Abstract This aim of this clinical trial was to study the effects of divalproex sodium (DVPX) in reducing Reactive/Affective/ Defensive/
Impulsive Aggression (RADI) in youth with Disruptive Behavior Disorders (DBD) in an outpatient clinic over a period of 3 months.
We recruited forty participants with Oppositional Defiant Disorder or Conduct Disorder. Twenty participants received 12 weeks
of openly titrated DVPX, whereas twenty participants served as a comparison control group. Primary efficacy measures were
the Clinica [...]
Abstract This aim of this clinical trial was to study the effects of divalproex sodium (DVPX) in reducing Reactive/Affective/ Defensive/
Impulsive Aggression (RADI) in youth with Disruptive Behavior Disorders (DBD) in an outpatient clinic over a period of 3 months.
We recruited forty participants with Oppositional Defiant Disorder or Conduct Disorder. Twenty participants received 12 weeks
of openly titrated DVPX, whereas twenty participants served as a comparison control group. Primary efficacy measures were
the Clinica [...]
Relation of Callous-Unemotional Traits to Length of Stay Among Youth Hospitalized at a State Psychiatric Inpatient Facility
Abstract We examined the association of callous-unemotional (C/U) traits with length of psychiatric hospitalization among two samples
each with 50 participants: a group of 7–11 year-olds (39 males and 11 females) receiving services on a children’s unit, and
a group of 12–17 year-olds (27 males and 23 females) receiving services on an adolescent unit. Our analyses focused on the
additionally predictive value of C/U traits above and beyond the influence of pre-established risk factors for length of stay,
including a [...]
Abstract We examined the association of callous-unemotional (C/U) traits with length of psychiatric hospitalization among two samples
each with 50 participants: a group of 7–11 year-olds (39 males and 11 females) receiving services on a children’s unit, and
a group of 12–17 year-olds (27 males and 23 females) receiving services on an adolescent unit. Our analyses focused on the
additionally predictive value of C/U traits above and beyond the influence of pre-established risk factors for length of stay,
including a [...]
Psychosocial Correlates of Insomnia in An Adolescent Population
Abstract This study examines the nature of the relationship between psychosocial factors and insomnia complaints in an adolescent non-clinical
population. It is a cross-sectional study of a stratified sample of 2,195 Greek adolescent high-school students. Subjects
were given the Athens insomnia scale, the Symptom Checklist scale (SCL-90-R) and a questionnaire concerning demographic characteristics.
None of the subjects had received help for insomnia complaints or other overt psychopathology. Adolescents classified as suffering
fr [...]
Abstract This study examines the nature of the relationship between psychosocial factors and insomnia complaints in an adolescent non-clinical
population. It is a cross-sectional study of a stratified sample of 2,195 Greek adolescent high-school students. Subjects
were given the Athens insomnia scale, the Symptom Checklist scale (SCL-90-R) and a questionnaire concerning demographic characteristics.
None of the subjects had received help for insomnia complaints or other overt psychopathology. Adolescents classified as suffering
fr [...]
Correlates of Long-term Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Children Following Hurricane Katrina
Abstract The present study examined the roles of loss and disruption, major life events, and social support in the relationship between
exposure and PTSD symptoms in a group of children 33 months after Hurricane Katrina. One hundred fifty-six 4th, 5th, and 6th
graders were surveyed in the New Orleans area. Results indicated that 46% of the children reported moderate to very severe
levels of PTSD symptoms. Lower levels of classmate support and more negative life events after the hurricane were uniquely
related to PTSD symptom [...]
Abstract The present study examined the roles of loss and disruption, major life events, and social support in the relationship between
exposure and PTSD symptoms in a group of children 33 months after Hurricane Katrina. One hundred fifty-six 4th, 5th, and 6th
graders were surveyed in the New Orleans area. Results indicated that 46% of the children reported moderate to very severe
levels of PTSD symptoms. Lower levels of classmate support and more negative life events after the hurricane were uniquely
related to PTSD symptom [...]
A Psychometric Evaluation of the Behavioral Inhibition Questionnaire in a Non-Clinical Sample of Dutch Children and Adolescents
Abstract The Behavioral Inhibition Questionnaire (BIQ) is a parent-rating scale for measuring temperamental characteristics referring
to shyness, fearfulness, and withdrawal in young, preschool children. The present study evaluated the psychometric properties
of the BIQ in a Dutch community sample of children with a broad age range. For this purpose, the reliability and validity
of the BIQ was evaluated in three age groups: 4–7-year-olds, 8–11-year-olds, and 12–15-year-olds. The results indicated that
the internal consisten [...]
Abstract The Behavioral Inhibition Questionnaire (BIQ) is a parent-rating scale for measuring temperamental characteristics referring
to shyness, fearfulness, and withdrawal in young, preschool children. The present study evaluated the psychometric properties
of the BIQ in a Dutch community sample of children with a broad age range. For this purpose, the reliability and validity
of the BIQ was evaluated in three age groups: 4–7-year-olds, 8–11-year-olds, and 12–15-year-olds. The results indicated that
the internal consisten [...] 
