2010
Variation in the catechol-O-methyltransferase Val158Met polymorphism associated with conduct disorder and ADHD symptoms, among adolescent male delinquents
DeYoung CG, Getchell M, Koposov RA, Yrigollen CM, Haeffel GJ, Klinteberg B, Oreland L, Ruchkin VV, Pakstis AJ, Grigorenko EL. Variation in the catechol-O-methyltransferase Val158Met polymorphism associated with conduct disorder and ADHD symptoms, among adolescent male delinquents. Psychiatric Genetics 2010, 20: 20-24. PMID: 19997043, PMCID: PMC2895253, DOI: 10.1097/ypg.0b013e32833511e4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderCatechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) geneConduct disorderADHD symptomsHigh-risk populationCatechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) Val158Met polymorphismCOMT geneDeficit/hyperactivity disorderConduct disorder diagnosisBehavior problemsSymptomsVal alleleMet alleleDisorder diagnosisHyperactivity disorderVal158Met polymorphismDisordersAntisocial behavior
2007
Developmental Pathway Modeling in Considering Behavior Problems in Young Russian Children
Ruchkin V, Gilliam WS, Mayes L. Developmental Pathway Modeling in Considering Behavior Problems in Young Russian Children. Child Psychiatry & Human Development 2007, 39: 49-66. PMID: 17619143, DOI: 10.1007/s10578-007-0070-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk factorsEarly risk factorsChild mental health problemsMaternal psychological problemsAdverse risk factorsSpecific risk factorsMental health problemsBehavior problemsHealth problemsAlcohol usePrevention effortsMaternal reportsChild behavior problemsPostnatal conditionsEarly childhoodFamily dysfunctionDevelopment of internalizingDevelopmental riskPsychological problemsCommunity sampleChildrenExternalizing behavior problemsPlanning interventionsInterventionGood model fit
2000
Family functioning, parental rearing and behavioural problems in delinquents
Ruchkin V, Eisemann M, Koposov R, Hägglöf B. Family functioning, parental rearing and behavioural problems in delinquents. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy 2000, 7: 310-319. DOI: 10.1002/1099-0879(200010)7:4<310::aid-cpp264>3.0.co;2-p.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSelf-Report Family InventoryBehavioral problemsSample of delinquentsDifferent factor structuresFamily functioningFamily variablesBehavior problemsPsychological problemsJuvenile delinquentsDysfunctional familiesFamily InventoryFactor structureRussian sampleDelinquentsViolent subgroupsResearch evidencePowerful predictor