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Internalizing Problems in At-risk Preschoolers: Associations with Child and Mother Risk Factors

Auteurs: Viktor Burlaka, Eric A. Bermann, Sandra A. Graham-Bermann

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 9/2015

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Abstract

Internalizing behavior problems such as anxiety and depression impair children’s aptitude to establish contacts with peers and hinder their ability to fully participate in learning activities. Furthermore, early onset of internalizing problems may significantly decrease quality of adult life. The present study examined factors that contribute to internalizing behavior problems among young children. Factors intrinsic to the child and to the child’s family were assessed and analyzed using multilevel modeling techniques to explain variation in internalizing problem behaviors across participating Head Start preschools. The final sample included 183 children ages 3–5.5 years old who were recruited from 15 preschools in rural and urban communities in south central Michigan. Majority (54 %) of children were Caucasian and others were identified as African-American (23 %), biracial (20 %), Hispanic and Native American (3 %). Children’s parents, teachers and case managers reported on behavioral problems, child and family characteristics. Child male gender, externalizing behavior problems, lower maternal education, and lower levels of social support to the mother were significantly associated with higher Achenbach TRF Internalizing behavior scores in young children.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Internalizing Problems in At-risk Preschoolers: Associations with Child and Mother Risk Factors
Auteurs
Viktor Burlaka
Eric A. Bermann
Sandra A. Graham-Bermann
Publicatiedatum
01-09-2015
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 9/2015
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-014-0067-5