Parsing between- and within-person effects: Longitudinal associations between irritability and internalizing and externalizing problems from early childhood through adolescence.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This report examines between- and within-person associations between youth irritability and concurrent and prospective internalizing and externalizing symptoms from early childhood through adolescence. Distinguishing between- and within-person longitudinal associations may yield distinct, clinically relevant information about pathways to multifinality from childhood irritability.

Methods

Children's irritability and co-occurring symptoms were assessed across five waves between ages 3 and 15 years using the mother-reported Child Behavior Checklist (N = 605, 46% female). Parental history of depressive disorders was assessed with a clinical interview.

Results

Results demonstrated that between- and within-person irritability were uniquely associated wit

SUBMITTER: Chad-Friedman E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9234095 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature