This study examined agreement on aggressive and nonaggressive conduct disorder in a general population sample of 14- to 17-year-old adolescents (n=1165) and their mothers. We collected diagnostic interview data and applied latent class analyses to estimate inter-informant agreement. The preferred model for aggressive conduct disorder for both males and females was a one-latent-variable/two-clas...

Children with conduct disorders (persistent disrup­ tive, deceptive and aggressive behaviours) are highly likely to require clinical intervention. Such inter­ ventions offer an important opportunity to prevent a burden of poor health and social maladjustment in adulthood. Conduct problems cause children, families and schools considerable distress, and they result in social and educational impai...

We are pleased to offer a second issue on the theme of aggression in children and adolescents. In our first special issue we touched on the diverse etiological factors and developmental trajectories related to aggressive behavior. This volume is unique in presenting papers on the prevention of conduct problems and describing specific treatment approaches for children and adolescents with clinic...

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to examine the rate and distribution of comorbidities, severity of childhood maltreatment, and clinical characteristics of adolescents with conduct disorder detained in a juvenile detention center in South Korea. METHODS In total, 173 juvenile detainees were recruited. We analyzed the distribution of psychiatric disorders among the sample and compared ...

BACKGROUND/AIM Conduct disorder is characterized by repetitive and persistent presence of dissocial, aggressive and defiant behavioral patterns, thus represents important public issue with comprehensive and far-reaching consequences both for the individual and society. The aim of this study was to investigate the differences in sociodemographic family characteristics and the prominence of paren...

Introduction Conduct disorder is one of the most common psychiatric disorders of children and adolescents between the ages of four and 16 (Shamsie 2001). Conduct disorders are prevalent among 5-10% of the children and adolescents ages 8-16, diagnosed in late childhood or early adolescent years (Hill 2000). Conduct disorder is more common among boys than girls, with studies indicating that the r...

Purpose. To explore the associations and interactions among ecological factors and explain the psychosocial quality of life of children with complex needs. Methods. In this cross-sectional survey consenting parents were identified by the Children's Treatment Network. Families were eligible if the child from 0 to 19 years, resided in Simcoe/York, and there were multiple family needs. Regression ...