Abstract

Complex presentations of child and adolescent psychopathology challenge clinicians and call for multiple lines of investigation to be understood. A global perspective on how youth report symptoms in different societies can provide valuable insights into the structure of syndromes affecting children and adolescents. 1 Moffitt T.E. Melchior M. Why does the worldwide prevalence of childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder matter?. Am J Psychiatry. 2007; 164: 856-858 Crossref PubMed Scopus (30) Google Scholar International Comparisons of the Youth Self-Report Dysregulation Profile: Latent Class Analyses in 34 SocietiesJournal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent PsychiatryVol. 55Issue 12PreviewWe used latent class analysis (LCA) to examine the prevalence and characteristics of the Dysregulation Profile (DP) based on data from the Youth Self-Report (YSR). The DP comprises elevated scores on the Anxious/Depressed, Attention Problems, and Aggressive Behavior syndromes and thus reflects significant problems in self-regulation of affect, attention, and behavior. Full-Text PDF

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