The validity of the multi-informant approach to assessing child and adolescent mental health.
Child and adolescent patients may display mental health concerns within some contexts and
not others (eg, home vs. school). Thus, understanding the specific contexts in which patients …
not others (eg, home vs. school). Thus, understanding the specific contexts in which patients …
Behavioral genetics and child temperament
KJ Saudino - Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, 2005 - journals.lww.com
Most temperament theories presume a biological basis to those behavioral tendencies
thought to be temperamental in origin. Behavioral genetic methods can be used to test this …
thought to be temperamental in origin. Behavioral genetic methods can be used to test this …
Genetic and environmental influences on ADHD symptom dimensions of inattention and hyperactivity: a meta-analysis.
MA Nikolas, SA Burt - Journal of abnormal psychology, 2010 - psycnet.apa.org
Behavioral genetic investigations have consistently demonstrated large genetic influences
for the core symptom dimensions of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), namely …
for the core symptom dimensions of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), namely …
Prosocial behavior from early to middle childhood: genetic and environmental influences on stability and change.
Prosocial behavior is important for the functioning of society. This study investigates the
extent to which environment shared by family members, nonshared environment, and …
extent to which environment shared by family members, nonshared environment, and …
Twins Early Development Study (TEDS): a genetically sensitive investigation of cognitive and behavioral development from childhood to young adulthood
The Twins Early Development Study (TEDS) is a large longitudinal sample of twins born in
England and Wales between 1994 and 1996. The focus of TEDS has been on cognitive and …
England and Wales between 1994 and 1996. The focus of TEDS has been on cognitive and …
Demonstrating the validity of twin research in criminology
In a recent article published in Criminology, Burt and Simons () claimed that the statistical
violations of the classical twin design render heritability studies useless. Claiming …
violations of the classical twin design render heritability studies useless. Claiming …
Pulling back the curtain on heritability studies: Biosocial criminology in the postgenomic era
Unfortunately, the nature‐versus‐nurture debate continues in criminology. Over the past 5
years, the number of heritability studies in criminology has surged. These studies invariably …
years, the number of heritability studies in criminology has surged. These studies invariably …
Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire: research and clinical applications
P Vostanis - Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 2006 - journals.lww.com
Summary The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire has been established as the most
widely used instrument in child mental health research. It is easy to complete, is user friendly …
widely used instrument in child mental health research. It is easy to complete, is user friendly …
Assessment of child problem behaviors by multiple informants: A longitudinal study from preschool to school entry
DCR Kerr, ES Lunkenheimer… - Journal of Child …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Background: Children's early problem behavior that manifests in multiple contexts is often
more serious and stable. The concurrent and predictive validity of ratings of externalizing …
more serious and stable. The concurrent and predictive validity of ratings of externalizing …
Twins' Early Development Study (TEDS): A multivariate, longitudinal genetic investigation of language, cognition and behavior problems from childhood through …
The Twins' Early Development Study (TEDS) is a large-scale longitudinal study of twins from
early childhood through adolescence. Since its conception, TEDS has had as its focus the …
early childhood through adolescence. Since its conception, TEDS has had as its focus the …