Developmental trajectories of conduct problems and time-varying peer problems: the Bergen child study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While it is increasingly acknowledged that conduct problems and peer problems often co-occur in development, less is known about the ways in which peer problems may alter the developmental course of conduct problems for distinct subgroups.

Methods

Using data from a large population-based study in Norway (the Bergen Child Study/youth@hordaland; 47.4% males), we estimated group-based trajectories of conduct problems and the presence of time-varying peer problems on the developmental progression of conduct problems between seven and 19 years of age. Risk factors for group membership were also examined.

Results

A 3-group model of conduct problems best fit the data (non-engagers, low-engagers, moderate-stable). The presence of peer problems increased the estimat

SUBMITTER: Girard LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11522142 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature