Based on a study of the prevalence of nocturnal enuresis in a random sample of 2,070 children aged 4 to 16 years, argues that the DSM III age limit for enuresis should be raised to 8 years for boys. (NH)

In recent years notable advances have been made in the classification of child and adolescent psychopathology. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - III (DSM-III) has introduced a number of new diagnostic categories for child and adolescent disorders, yet little is known about how these new diagnostic categories are actually…

In a retrospective review of 416 alleged cases of sexual assault on victims under the age of 16 years, the authors analyzed the data with respect to race, sex, and age. Journal availability: see EC 143 201. (Author/SB)

Explored prevalence of misconceptions about suicide in 643 United States residents. Results indicated misconceptions about suicide were not as prevalent as suggested by literature; that significant differences existed among groups differing in age and ethnic background but not in gender; and that several misconceptions may in fact not be…

Examined changes in the age patterns of U.S. male and female suicide rates from 1934 to 1983. Found among Whites the age patterns of male and female suicide rates have become less concordant since about 1960. Found the age patterns of non-Whites have become more concordant since the mid-1950s. Identifies problems accounting for these changes.…

Results of a survey on the prevalence of behavior problems in Gwynedd (Wales) are presented. Among findings were that ability was a relatively strong predictor of behavior problems while sex was not; and that school size and class size were also linked with behavior problems. (CL)

This abstract summarizes trends in disability rates from 1970-1994 data obtained in the National Health Interview Survey. Trends indicate a gradual rise in the prevalence of disability due to demographic shifts associated with an aging population, as well as a rapid increase that has taken place during the past several years due to a greater…

Administration of the Children's Depression Inventory to a sample of 53 children (ages 8-11) identified as learning disabled found that 35.85 percent of the children reported depressive symptoms. There were no significant differences based on gender, ethnicity, and level of special education, and there was not a linear trend for age. (JDD)

This document presents 385 different homicide rates for each of two time periods (1976-1979 and 1980-1984) taken from the Comparative Homicide File (CHF) of the Supplemental Homicide Report of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the United States as a whole. The complete CHF includes these 385 rates, aggregated across separate years in these…

While it has been asserted that rape has increased in frequency over the past generation, part of this increase may be due to a greater willingness to report rape to the authorities. A study was conducted to examine the frequency of rape and to describe the characteristics of rape victims. A random questionnaire survey of 4,340 adults in five…

Examined prevalence of depression in nonclinical adolescent population (n=2,698) in Canadian city. Administered Beck Depression Inventory to students in three secondary schools. Found significant main effects of age and gender. Found relatively low rates of severe or moderate depression in this population. Contrasted those with no or mild…

Comparison of injury rates among community-based young people (ages birth to 17) found that children with developmental disabilities (n=1,060) had higher injury rates than did controls, but children with chronic illness (n=963) did not. Injury rates increased with age, but no differences in injury rates by gender were found. (Author/JDD)

A study assessed fears experienced by 48 Hispanic youth (ages 10-21) with mental retardation. Although differences were found in the content of fears across age and gender groups, the number and intensity of fears did not differ from those of their non-Hispanic peers with mental retardation. (Author/CR)

A telephone survey of 1,019 Chinese Hong Kong households found families showed slightly lower rates of minor violence than U.S. families, but higher rates of severe violence toward children. The highest rate of severe violence occurred among boys or children ages 3-6. Female caregivers were the most likely abusers. (Author/CR)

This study examined behavioral adjustment in 22 siblings of children with autism. Mothers rated these children as having more behavior problems and fewer prosocial behaviors than a normative sample. Analysis of variables revealed that male siblings and children younger than the autistic sibling engaged in fewer prosocial behaviors. Psychological…