Callous-Unemotional Traits and Executive Functions are Unique Correlates of Disruptive Behavior in Children.
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| Title: | Callous-Unemotional Traits and Executive Functions are Unique Correlates of Disruptive Behavior in Children. |
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| Authors: | Rizeq, Jala (AUTHOR), Toplak, Maggie E. (AUTHOR), Ledochowski, Justine (AUTHOR), Basile, Alexandra (AUTHOR), Andrade, Brendan F. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Developmental Neuropsychology. Apr-Jun2020, Vol. 45 Issue 3, p154-166. 13p. 3 Charts, 1 Graph. |
| Subjects: | Child psychology, Parents |
| Abstract: | This study examined the influence of executive functions on the association between callous-unemotional traits and severity and type of childhood disruptive behavior. Eighty one children aged 8-12 years and their parents participated in the study. We assessed children's callous-unemotional traits, executive functions, and two indices of disruptive behavior. Callous-unemotional traits and parent ratings of executive dysfunction were uniquely correlated with elevated conduct problems and oppositional and defiant behavior. Neither performance-based measures, nor parent ratings of executive function, moderated the association between callous-unemotional traits and disruptive behavior. Study findings suggest that executive functions and callous-unemotional traits may impact children's behavior independently. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | This study examined the influence of executive functions on the association between callous-unemotional traits and severity and type of childhood disruptive behavior. Eighty one children aged 8-12 years and their parents participated in the study. We assessed children's callous-unemotional traits, executive functions, and two indices of disruptive behavior. Callous-unemotional traits and parent ratings of executive dysfunction were uniquely correlated with elevated conduct problems and oppositional and defiant behavior. Neither performance-based measures, nor parent ratings of executive function, moderated the association between callous-unemotional traits and disruptive behavior. Study findings suggest that executive functions and callous-unemotional traits may impact children's behavior independently. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 87565641 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/87565641.2020.1737698 |
