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Oliver G. Johnston – ProQuest LLC, 2021
An emerging literature base suggests that symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) persist beyond adolescence and are associated with unique psychosocial impairment for adult populations. The purpose of this study is to examine the clinical characteristics of ODD symptoms in a young adult population. Three-hundred and five young adult…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Mental Disorders, Young Adults, College Students
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Wymbs, Brian T.; Molina, Brooke S. G.; Belendiuk, Katherine A.; Pedersen, Sarah L.; Walther, Christine A. P.; Cheong, Jee Won; McGinley, James S.; Marshal, Michael P.; Gnagy, Elizabeth M.; Pelham, William E. – Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 2013
Although children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at risk for impulsive, health-endangering behavior, few studies have examined nonsubstance, use-related risk-taking behaviors. This study examined whether adolescents and young adults with ADHD histories were more likely than those without ADHD histories to report frequent…
Descriptors: Children, Adolescents, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, At Risk Persons
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Burke, Jeffrey D. – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2012
Background: A dimension of negatively oriented affect within oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) symptoms, which has been described as irritability, has been shown to predict depression and anxiety. Related constructs have been linked to temperament and personality constructs. However, only a few studies have examined the prediction from…
Descriptors: Psychopathology, Personality Problems, Anxiety, Depression (Psychology)
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Johnson, Jeffrey G.; And Others – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1996
The extent to which adolescents diagnosed with one or more personality disorders through the Personality Diagnostic Questionnaire-Revised were at an elevated risk of substance abuse was studied with 441 undergraduates. Those with one or more personality disorders showed higher levels of psychiatric symptomatology and substance use. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Algorithms, At Risk Persons, Behavior Disorders
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Adams, Gail B.; And Others – School Psychology Quarterly, 1994
Describes the major phenomena that characterize obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD) in children and adolescents. Provides examples of behavioral manifestations of these disorders in the school setting. Discusses the school psychologist's role, with particular emphasis placed on a behavioral consultative approach for assessing and treating…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification
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Delligatti, Nina; Akin-Little, Angeleque; Little, Steven G. – Psychology in the Schools, 2003
Current prevalence rates of Conduct Disorder (CD) in girls may be an underestimate due to inappropriate diagnostic criteria, biased perceptions by those responsible for reporting problematic behavior, and differential social constraints for each gender. Relatively few published studies of CD and related behaviors in girls exist. Available evidence…
Descriptors: Intervention, Incidence, Females, Substance Abuse
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Lester, David; Whipple, Melissa – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 1996
In a sample of students (n=93), preference for country and western music was not associated with depression or suicidal preoccupation as has been suggested by Stack and Gundlach. However, preference for heavy metal music was associated with prior suicidal ideation. Stronger associations were found between music preferences and measures of…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, At Risk Persons, Behavior Disorders, Counseling
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Foley, Debra L.; Pickles, Andrew; Rutter, Michael; Gardner, Charles O.; Maes, Hermine H.; Silberg, Judy L.; Eaves, Lindon J. – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2004
Background: It is not known if the prevalence of parental psychiatric disorders is higher in stepfather than intact families, or if parental alcoholism is differentially associated with risk for conduct disorder (CD) symptoms in stepfather families versus intact families. Method: The sample comprised 839 girls and 741 boys from 792 intact families…
Descriptors: Anxiety Disorders, Personality Problems, Family (Sociological Unit), Incidence