The relation between behavioral problems and social competence: A correlational Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Previous studies have shown that children who display behavioral problems also tend to display low social competence. The relation does however vary according to type of behavior being measured, as well as demographic characteristics of the respondent. The present meta-analysis examined the correlation between different types of behavioral problems and social competence among children aged 3-13, and investigated possible moderators in this relation. METHODS:A systematic literature search was conducted for English language studies from January 2008 to January 2018 that reported correlations between three types of behavioral problems (i.e., externalizing behaviors, conduct problems, or aggression) and two types of social competence (i.e., social competence or social skills). The s

SUBMITTER: Hukkelberg S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6842530 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature