Empirical dissociations between temperament and behavior problems: A response

Journal/Book: Merrill-Palmer Quart-J Devel. 1995; 41: 4809 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201-1309. Wayne State Univ Press. 554-561.

Abstract: Data derived from a treatment outcome study are used to address the controversy regarding the conceptual overlap between difficult child temperament and behavior problems. Forty mothers of preschool children were randomly assigned to either a temperament-focused parent-training program or a wait-list control group. At post-treatment, significant between-group differences emerged for ratings of child behavior problems but not for ratings of child temperament. These data are used to suggest that the observed associations between child temperament and behavior problems are likely meaningful and genuine, and not artificial.

Note: Discussion LB Sheeber, Univ Cincinnati, Dept Psychol, ML-376, Cincinnati, OH 45221 USA

Keyword(s): PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIONS; PERCEPTIONS

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