2022
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
2011
Predictors and Outcomes of Joint Trajectories of Callous–Unemotional Traits and Conduct Problems in Childhood
Fontaine N, McCrory E, Boivin M, Moffitt T, Viding E. Predictors and Outcomes of Joint Trajectories of Callous–Unemotional Traits and Conduct Problems in Childhood. Journal Of Psychopathology And Clinical Science 2011, 120: 730-742. PMID: 21341879, DOI: 10.1037/a0022620.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCU traitsConduct problemsFamily-level predictorsDevelopmental trajectoriesTwins Early Development StudyHigh CU traitsJoint developmental trajectoriesCallous-unemotional traitsGeneral growth mixture modelingEarly Development StudyGrowth mixture modelingUnemotional TraitsPsychosocial predictorsTeacher ratingsDelinquent behaviorLongitudinal researchNegative outcomesAdult psychopathyLongitudinal associationsAge 7Concomitant outcomesHigh trajectoryLow trajectoriesMixture modelingLarge sample