Educator Knowledge of Childhood Conduct Problems and Callous-Unemotional Traits.

ABSTRACT: Research evaluating mental health literacy (MHL) of adults who support children with mental health difficulties is relatively scarce. To date, no studies have investigated educator knowledge of conduct problems and callous-unemotional (CU) traits. This is a significant gap in the literature since conduct problems are among the most prevalent childhood mental disorders, while CU traits are associated with poor academic, behavioral, and social outcomes in school settings. In the current study, we assessed educators' knowledge of the characteristics and management of conduct problems and CU traits. Participants were N = 390 preschool and primary/elementary school educators (M_age = 38.62 years, SD = 11.66; 91% woman-identifying; 71% White) who completed a Knowledge Test and survey a

SUBMITTER: Fleming GE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11564242 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature