Callous-unemotional traits, cognitive functioning, and externalizing problems in a propensity-matched sample from the ABCD study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many studies show that both callous-unemotional (CU) traits (e.g., low empathy, lack of guilt) and cognitive difficulties increase risk for externalizing psychopathology across development. However, other work suggests that some aggression (e.g., relational, proactive) may rely on intact cognitive function, which could vary based on the presence of CU traits. Moreover, no prior research has adequately accounted for common risk factors shared by CU traits, cognitive difficulties, and externalizing problems, which confounds conclusions that can be drawn about their purported relationships. The current study addressed these knowledge gaps by leveraging rigorous propensity matching methods to isolate associations between CU traits and different dimensions of cognitive functi

SUBMITTER: Murtha K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11812496 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature