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The Child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder in the Family

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In this chapter, we begin with a review of literature examining the child with Conduct Disorder (CD) or Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in the family setting, focusing on research using groups defined by DSM criteria. Next, we provide an integrative summary of findings in various domains, including marital discord and status, family functioning, parenting characteristics, parent—child interactions, and parental characteristics and psychopathology. We then identify methodological issues that may affect interpretation of results. We conclude with a discussion of theoretical models, including coercion theory (e.g., Patterson, 1976, 1982), attachment theory (e.g., Greenberg, Speltz, & DeKlyen, 1993), and a model of genotype—environment interaction (e.g.,Scarr, 1989, 1992; Scarr & McCartney, 1983). We propose that the latter model offers a promising framework within which to conceptualize family influences on causal pathways and correlates of CD and ODD.

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Carlson, C.L., Tamm, L., Hogan, A.E. (1999). The Child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder in the Family. In: Quay, H.C., Hogan, A.E. (eds) Handbook of Disruptive Behavior Disorders. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-4881-2_15

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