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Sjowall, Douglas; Roth, Linda; Lindqvist, Sofia; Thorell, Lisa B. – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2013
Background: The notion that ADHD constitutes a heterogeneous disorder is well accepted. However, this study contributes with new important knowledge by examining independent effects of a large range of neuropsychological deficits. In addition, the study investigated whether deficits in emotional functioning constitute a dissociable component of…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Executive Function, Neurological Impairments, Cognitive Processes
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Groom, Madeleine J.; Liddle, Elizabeth B.; Scerif, Gaia; Liddle, Peter F.; Batty, Martin J.; Liotti, Mario; Hollis, Chris P. – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2013
Background: Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are characterised by developmentally inappropriate levels of hyperactivity, impulsivity and/or inattention and are particularly impaired when performing tasks that require a high level of cognitive control. Methylphenidate (MPH) and motivational incentives may help improve…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Children, Drug Therapy, Intervention
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De Haan, A. D.; Prinzie, P.; Dekovic, M. – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2010
Background: This study examines how and why children change in aggression and delinquency from age 6 to 15 years. Besides assessing the shape of the developmental trajectories of aggression and delinquency, we investigated whether child personality characteristics, parenting, and interactions between these two predict the development of…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Delinquency, Mother Attitudes, Child Rearing
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Juffer, Femmie; Stams, Geert-Jan J. M.; van IJzendoorn, Marinus H. – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2004
Background: Many studies have documented that adopted children are at higher risk for behavior problems, but less is known about the correlates of their problem behavior. Method: The correlates of parent-reported and teacher-reported problem behavior in 7-year-old internationally adopted children (N = 176) were investigated by examining these…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Self Concept, Socioeconomic Influences, At Risk Persons
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Thabet, Abdel Aziz Mousa; Abed, Yehia; Vostanis, Panos – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2004
Background: We examined the prevalence and nature of comorbid post-traumatic stress reactions and depressive symptoms, and the impact of exposure to traumatic events on both types of psychopathology, among Palestinian children during war conflict in the region. Methods: The 403 children aged 9-15 years, who lived in four refugee camps, were…
Descriptors: Self Control, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Conflict, Psychopathology