disruptive behavior

Abstract Child and adolescent externalizing problems have often been conceptualized broadly with imprecise language (e.g., “disruptive behavior”) or inconsistently across varying taxonomies (e.g., oppositional defiant and conduct disorder symptoms, aggressive and rule-breaking behaviors). Establishing clarity around dimensions of externalizing problems is an essential step toward more accurate measurement and construct validity across the externalizing domain. To that end, the current study investigated fine-grained dimensions in the structure of youth externalizing psychopathology. Caregiver-report survey data were collected for a national community sample of 576 youth (ages 6–14; 45% female, 25% Hispanic), including measures of irritability, oppositionality, reactive and proactive aggression, conduct problems, hyperactivity/impulsivity, and inattention. We used exploratory factor analysis (EFA) to examine relations among externalizing dimensions at the item-level followed by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to examine relations at the construct-level. EFA results suggested that a 3-factor model best fit the data, including factors characterized by externalizing affect (e.g., “felt mad”), externalizing behavior (e.g., “bullies, threatens, or intimidates others”), and ADHD symptoms (e.g., “talks excessively”), with a few cross-loadings. Similarly, confirmatory models indicated that a 3-factor, non-hierarchical structure fit the data best when compared to three other models. Results provide support for distinct facets of the externalizing spectrum in child psychopathology, suggesting a preliminary direction for a unifying framework. These findings highlight the potential for future measurement research to further disentangle the distinct and overlapping facets of externalizing constructs, particularly using multiple methods and informants and with replication across samples.

The purpose of this study is to examine how parentification and perceived stress impact adolescents' psychological and behavioural adjustment. This study explored the associations between parentification, perceived stress, and disruptive behaviour, and the predictive and mediating effects of these variables. The method of the research was descriptive cross sectional, purposive sampling was used for gathering samples, the number of samples obtained was 250.The methods used were descriptive cross sectional design, purposive sampling was used for sampling. The Parentification Inventory, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and Disruptive Behaviour Scale were used to collect the data. The SPSS Version 26 was used for descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, regression analysis and Hayes’ PROCESS Macro (Model 4). Results showed that parentification was not a significant predictor of perceived stress and disruptive behaviour. Perceived stress, however, was a strong predictor of disruptive behaviour. Indirect effect of parentification on disruptive behaviour via perceived stress was also non-significant. Impression of stress seems to be a key factor related to disruptive behaviour among adolescents, while the impact of parentification could differ based on contextual and cultural factors. The results emphasize the need for stress reduction and psychological health promotion initiatives for youth in Pakistan.

Abstract Prior literature using twin pairs in the same or different classes found classroom effects accounted for between 8% and 2−3% of the variability in literacy achievement depending on the method, grade, or measure used. The current study examines whether this effect could be greater (or less) than this depending on a child’s levels of inattention and hyperactivity. The sample comprised 758 identical and same-sex fraternal twin pairs from an international longitudinal twin study of early literacy development. The study used scores on word reading, spelling and reading comprehension, and parent ratings on the Disruptive Behaviour Rating Scale (DBRS) for children in kindergarten (aged x overbar x ¯ $\bar x$ = 6.2, s = 0.3), Grade 1 and Grade 2. Contrary to predictions, the results failed to support the prediction, indicating that classroom-level effects are independent of the behavior issues measured in this study.

چکیده: پژوهش‌های پیشین که از جفت‌های دوقلو در کلاس‌های یکسان یا متفاوت استفاده کرده‌اند، نشان داده‌اند که اثرات کلاس بین ۸٪ و ۲ تا ۳٪ از واریانس در پیشرفت سوادآموزی را بسته به روش، پایه یا ابزار مورد استفاده، تبیین می‌کنند. مطالعه حاضر بررسی می‌کند که آیا این اثر می‌تواند بسته به سطوح بی‌توجهی و بیش‌فعالی کودک، بیشتر (یا کمتر) از این مقدار باشد یا خیر. نمونه شامل ۷۵۸ جفت دوقلوی یکسان و دوقلوی هم‌جنس ناهمسان از یک مطالعه طولی بین‌المللی درباره رشد سوادآموزی اولیه بود. این مطالعه از نمرات خواندن واژه، املا و درک مطلب و همچنین ارزیابی والدین بر اساس مقیاس ارزیابی رفتارهای مخرب (DBRS) برای کودکان در مهدکودک (میانگین سنی $\bar x$ = ۶٫۲، انحراف معیار s = ۰٫۳)، پایه اول و پایه دوم استفاده کرد. برخلاف پیش‌بینی‌ها، نتایج از فرضیه مورد انتظار حمایت نکرد و نشان داد که اثرات سطح کلاس مستقل از مشکلات رفتاری اندازه‌گیری‌شده در این مطالعه هستند.

Disruptive Behaviour Disorders (DBDs), comprising Conduct Disorder (CD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), represent significant mental health concerns among adolescents due to their adverse effects on academic achievement, interpersonal relationships, and psychosocial development. Despite the growing burden of these disorders, there is a paucity of empirical evidence on their prevalence among adolescents attending secondary school in Lagos State, Nigeria. The research therefore examines the assessment of disruptive behaviour disorders. The quantitative research employed a descriptive survey design and 915 participants comprising males 49.5% (mean age = 14.94, SD = 1.57). The research employed a multistage sampling technique. The findings revealed that disruptive behaviour disorders were highly prevalent among the adolescents, with 90.4% exhibiting moderate to severe symptoms and 16.4% falling within the severe category. The prevalence of adolescents at risk of Conduct Disorder was 35.4%, while 83.4% were at risk of Oppositional Defiant Disorder. The results further showed that female adolescents displayed significantly lower levels of DBDs compared to their male counterparts. The study concluded and recommended that DBDs (CD and ODD) are common among in-school adolescents in Lagos State and therefore school administrators, management, and owners should employ psychological intervention in addressing the rising disruptive behaviour symptoms among adolescents.

اختلالات رفتار مخرب (DBDs) که شامل اختلال سلوک (CD) و اختلال نافرمانی مقابله‌ای (ODD) می‌باشد، از جمله نگرانی‌های مهم سلامت روان در میان نوجوانان به شمار می‌روند، چرا که تأثیرات منفی بر پیشرفت تحصیلی، روابط بین‌فردی و رشد روانی‌اجتماعی آنان دارند. با وجود افزایش بار این اختلالات، شواهد تجربی اندکی درباره شیوع آن‌ها در میان نوجوانان دبیرستانی استان لاگوس، نیجریه وجود دارد. بنابراین این پژوهش به ارزیابی اختلالات رفتار مخرب پرداخته است. این پژوهش کمی با استفاده از طرح پیمایش توصیفی و با مشارکت ۹۱۵ نفر (۴۹/۵٪ پسر؛ میانگین سنی = ۱۴/۹۴، انحراف معیار = ۱/۵۷) انجام شد. نمونه‌گیری به روش چندمرحله‌ای صورت گرفت. یافته‌ها نشان داد که اختلالات رفتار مخرب در میان نوجوانان شیوع بالایی دارد، به طوری که ۹۰/۴٪ علائم متوسط تا شدید و ۱۶/۴٪ در دامنه شدید قرار داشتند. شیوع نوجوانان در معرض خطر اختلال سلوک ۳۵/۴٪ و در معرض خطر اختلال نافرمانی مقابله‌ای ۸۳/۴٪ بود. نتایج همچنین نشان داد که نوجوانان دختر به طور معناداری سطوح پایین‌تری از DBDs را نسبت به همتایان پسر خود نشان دادند. مطالعه نتیجه‌گیری و توصیه کرد که DBDs (CD و ODD) در میان نوجوانان مدارس استان لاگوس شایع است و بنابراین مدیران، مسئولان و مالکان مدارس باید از مداخلات روان‌شناختی برای مقابله با علائم رو به افزایش رفتار مخرب در میان نوجوانان استفاده کنند.