Behavioral Improvements but Limited Change in Callous-Unemotional Traits in Adolescents Treated for Conduct Problems
Thøgersen D, Elmose M, Viding E, McCrory E, Bjørnebekk G. Behavioral Improvements but Limited Change in Callous-Unemotional Traits in Adolescents Treated for Conduct Problems. Journal Of Child And Family Studies 2022, 31: 3342-3358. DOI: 10.1007/s10826-022-02435-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHigh CU traitsCU traitsBehavior problemsCo-occurring behavior problemsLatent growth curve model analysisParent-youth relationshipsElevated CU traitsCallous-unemotional traitsFunctional Family TherapyRule-breaking behaviorGrowth curve model analysisPotential moderation effectsProsocial skillsSocial skillsConduct problemsTreatment gainsRelational outcomesUnemotional TraitsMaternal supportFamily cohesionModeration effectBehavioral improvementFamily therapyBaseline anxietyAdolescents