Longitudinal associations between youth prosocial behavior and dimensions of psychopathology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies suggest that prosocial behavior, having high empathy and engaging in behaviors intended to benefit others, may predict mental health or vice versa; however, these findings have been mixed. The purpose of the current study was to examine the bidirectional relationships between prosocial behavior and dimensions of psychopathology in children.

Methods

The relationships between prosocial behavior and four dimensions of psychopathology (general psychopathology, internalizing symptoms, conduct problems, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms) were examined longitudinally in children 9-12 years of age from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study (N = 9122). We used a random intercept cross-lagged panel model to distinguish between s

SUBMITTER: Reimann GE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12159313 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature