Conduct Disorder in Girls: The Role of Neighborhoods, Family, and Parenting
Author Information
Author(s): Kathleen Pajer, Stefanie Stein, Karin Tritt, Chien-Ni Chang, Wei Wang, William Gardner
Primary Institution: The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Hypothesis
Disadvantaged neighborhoods, certain family characteristics, and negative parenting behaviors are associated with conduct disorder in adolescent girls.
Conclusion
Conduct disorder in adolescent girls is associated with some family characteristics and parenting behaviors, but not with neighborhood quality.
Supporting Evidence
- Neighborhood quality was not associated with conduct disorder in girls.
- Parental antisociality was significantly associated with conduct disorder.
- Negative parenting behaviors were linked to higher rates of conduct disorder.
Takeaway
The study looked at how where girls live, their family situation, and how their parents act can affect whether they have conduct disorder. It found that family and parenting matter more than where they live.
Methodology
93 girls aged 15-17 were recruited and assessed for conduct disorder using structured interviews and questionnaires about their social context.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to reliance on self-reported data from both parents and girls.
Limitations
The sample size may not be large enough to detect small effect sizes, and the study's cross-sectional design limits causal conclusions.
Participant Demographics
Participants were 15-17 year-old girls, with a mix of white and African-American girls.
Statistical Information
P-Value
< 0.0001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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