Developmental trajectories of child and adolescent emotional problems: associations with early adult alcohol use behaviors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Whether emotional problems during childhood and adolescence are longitudinally associated with adult alcohol use behaviors is unclear. This study examined associations between developmental trajectories of emotional problems and early adult alcohol use behaviors, while considering co-occurring conduct problems, developmental change/timing, sex differences, and potential confounds.

Methods

Participants were from the Twins Early Development Study (analytic N = 19,908 individuals). Emotional and conduct problems were measured by parent reports at child ages 4, 7, and 9 years and via self-reports at ages 9, 11, and 16 years on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Alcohol use behaviors (alcohol consumption and alcohol-related problems) were self-reported by th

SUBMITTER: Chen T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11652264 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature