Behavior Problems in a Population of Seven-Year-Old Children: Prevalence, Stability, and Types of Disorder--A Research Report.

McGee, R.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1984

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Behavior Problems in a Population of Seven-Year-Old Children: Prevalence, Stability, and Types of Disorder--A Research Report.

McGee, R.; And Others

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, v25 n2 p251-59 Apr 1984

A sample of 951 children was assessed at age 7 to examine the prevalence, nature, and stability of behavior problems. About 30 percent of the sample were identified by parent and/or teacher as having a high level of problem behavior. Most reported (especially among boys) was antisocial behavior. (RH)

Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Problems, Foreign Countries, Incidence, Parents, Rating Scales, Reading Difficulties, Sex Differences, Teachers, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: New Zealand

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