Prediction of Preschool Behavioral Problems in Healthy and Pediatric Samples

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In a prospective study of 137 children (47 with cystic fibrosis, 48 with congenital heart disease, 42 with no chronic illness), four domains were examined as predictors of parent-reported behavioral problems, particularly internalizing problems, at 4 years of age: child health, child temperament, parent-child relationships, and family environment. Family environment, as measured by the Parenting Stress Index at 1, 2, and 3 years, was the most powerful predictor. This suggests that this index is useful as an early screen for children at risk for behavioral problems and that a reduction of parenting stress is an appropriate target of preventive interventions. J Dev Behav Pediatr 18:304-313, 1997.

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