Relationships between empathy, executive functions, and internalizing and externalizing symptoms in early adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies have shown associations between internalizing and externalizing symptoms, executive functions, and empathy. However, the mechanisms that affect this relationship remain unclear. This study employed regression analysis to explore the relationships between empathy, executive functions, and internalizing and externalizing symptoms.

Method

Our study consisted of three consecutive stages. In the first stage, we assessed 2150 adolescents' parents aged 10-12 using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire to determine which participants should be included in the subsequent stages. In the second stage, we conducted a pilot study with 50 participants to assess the validity of the assessment system and the six film scenes to be used in the following stag

SUBMITTER: Yetim O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11606013 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature