Early Childhood Temperament Factors and Callous-Unemotional Traits in Preschool and School Aged-Children: A Systematic Narrative Review

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Title: Early Childhood Temperament Factors and Callous-Unemotional Traits in Preschool and School Aged-Children: A Systematic Narrative Review
Language: English
Authors: Vivian Chau (ORCID 0000-0002-6626-0951), Valsamma Eapen, Erinn Hawkins, Jane Kohlhoff
Source: Child & Youth Care Forum. 2025 54(2):353-373.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 21
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
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Descriptors: Children, Child Behavior, Student Behavior, Personality Traits, Interpersonal Competence, Psychological Patterns, Antisocial Behavior, Personality Problems, Behavior Problems, Causal Models, Infant Behavior, Toddlers, Predictive Measurement
DOI: 10.1007/s10566-024-09819-3
ISSN: 1053-1890
1573-3319
Abstract: Background: There is growing interest in research understanding the individual-specific predictors of child callous-unemotional (CU) traits, particularly in early childhood. Objective: This study reviewed evidence from studies that investigated the relationship between early child temperament factors (between 0 and 3 years) and CU traits in children aged 3 to 13 years. Methods: A systematic search conducted according to PRISMA guidelines yielded 8 peer-reviewed articles. Results: Analysis of the included articles suggested that there was emerging evidence to support links between early temperament factors (particularly, fearlessness and social affiliation) and child CU traits. Conclusions: The results of this review demonstrate the ongoing need for further research to clarify the temperamental profiles of children with CU traits, particularly across fearlessness, social affiliation, and general temperament dimensions.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1463264
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Background: There is growing interest in research understanding the individual-specific predictors of child callous-unemotional (CU) traits, particularly in early childhood. Objective: This study reviewed evidence from studies that investigated the relationship between early child temperament factors (between 0 and 3 years) and CU traits in children aged 3 to 13 years. Methods: A systematic search conducted according to PRISMA guidelines yielded 8 peer-reviewed articles. Results: Analysis of the included articles suggested that there was emerging evidence to support links between early temperament factors (particularly, fearlessness and social affiliation) and child CU traits. Conclusions: The results of this review demonstrate the ongoing need for further research to clarify the temperamental profiles of children with CU traits, particularly across fearlessness, social affiliation, and general temperament dimensions.
ISSN:1053-1890
1573-3319
DOI:10.1007/s10566-024-09819-3