Self-Reported Psychopathic Traits in Children: Their Stability and Concurrent and Prospective Association with Conduct Problems and Aggression |
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Authors: | Yoast van Baardewijk Robert Vermeiren Hedy Stegge Theo Doreleijers |
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Institution: | (1) Forensisch Centrum Teylingereind, Sassenheim, The Netherlands;(2) PO Box 36254, 1020 MG Amsterdam, The Netherlands;(3) Curium-Leiden University Medical Center, Oegstgeest, The Netherlands;(4) Department of Child and Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands;(5) Department of Developmental Psychology, VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
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Abstract: | The current study investigated the 18-month stability of self-reported psychopathic traits measured through the Youth Psychopathic
traits Inventory–Child Version (YPI-CV) and their concurrent and prospective associations with conduct problems and aggression
in a sample of 9–12 year olds (n = 159, 52% boys) from the community. Self-reported psychopathy scores were moderately to highly stable and traits were positively
related to conduct problems both concurrently and at follow-up, the latter even after controlling for initial levels of conduct
problems. Higher self-reported psychopathic traits were also related to higher reactive, but particularly proactive aggression
at follow-up. Finally, children with persistently high levels of psychopathic traits exhibited higher levels of conduct problems
and proactive aggression at follow-up than those with unstable or stable low psychopathic traits. |
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