2024
Social Learning and Preferences in Adolescents With Conduct Problems and Varying Levels of Callous-Unemotional Traits
Gaule A, Bevilacqua L, Molleman L, van den Bos W, van Duijvenvoorde A, Roberts R, Pease C, McCrory E, Viding E. Social Learning and Preferences in Adolescents With Conduct Problems and Varying Levels of Callous-Unemotional Traits. JAACAP Open 2024, 2: 79-89. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaacop.2023.12.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCallous-unemotional traitsConduct problemsTD adolescentsLevels of callous-unemotional traitsLevels of CU traitsDisplay aggressive behaviorCU traitsAdolescents' CPSocial learningSocial environmentNon-socialGroup differencesAggressive behaviorCP/LCUSocial behaviorObject learningDifficulty learningEconomic gamesSocial partnersSocial preferencesCP/HCUAdolescentsSocial relationshipsResults AdolescentsSocial worldReciprocal Effects Between Negative Parenting and Children’s Callous-Unemotional Traits From Mid to Late Childhood
Pezzoli P, Pingault J, Malanchini M, Voronin I, McCrory E, Fearon P, Viding E. Reciprocal Effects Between Negative Parenting and Children’s Callous-Unemotional Traits From Mid to Late Childhood. American Journal Of Psychiatry 2024, 181: 310-321. PMID: 38476045, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp.20230208.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChild CU traitsDevelopment of CU traitsCU traitsMid-to-late childhoodNegative parentingCallous-unemotionalTwins Early Development StudyLate childhoodLongitudinal cross-lagged modelsEffects of negative parentingCallous-unemotional traitsEarly Development StudyReciprocal effectsCross-lagged modelsCross-lagged effectsFamilies of childrenTwin pairsGenetic factorsParental disciplineParental feelingsChildhoodSmall effectsTraitsEnvironmental factorsParentsReduced prosocial motivation and effort in adolescents with conduct problems and callous‐unemotional traits
Gaule A, Martin P, Lockwood P, Cutler J, Apps M, Roberts R, Phillips H, Brown K, McCrory E, Viding E. Reduced prosocial motivation and effort in adolescents with conduct problems and callous‐unemotional traits. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2024, 65: 1061-1071. PMID: 38287126, DOI: 10.1111/jcpp.13945.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLevels of CU traitsCallous-unemotional traitsProsocial behaviorProsocial choicesConduct problemsProsocial actsCU traitsLevels of callous-unemotional traitsPsychopathy in adulthoodCognitive-affective mechanismsReduced prosocial behaviorLow prosocial behaviorBenefit othersTD peersAntisocial behaviorCP/HCUBehavioral levelBenefit oneselfCP/LCUReduced engagementProsocial motivationAdolescentsAdolescent boysTraitsReduced exertion
2022
Parenting boys with conduct problems and callous-unemotional traits: parent and child perspectives
Roberts R, McCrory E, Joffe H, Phillips H, Gaule A, Viding E. Parenting boys with conduct problems and callous-unemotional traits: parent and child perspectives. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2022, 32: 2547-2555. PMID: 36374342, PMCID: PMC10682176, DOI: 10.1007/s00787-022-02109-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCP/HCUCallous-unemotional traitsConduct problemsParents/caregiversTD boysInconsistent disciplineChildren’s perspectivesAlabama Parenting QuestionnaireParenting QuestionnaireChild monitoringMore difficultyLittle researchParentingQualitative reportsFamily engagementParentsSame perceptionCaregiversChild safetyBoysChildrenQualitative methodsDifficultiesExperienceCP interventionBehavioral 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 anxietyAdolescentsSocial information use in adolescents with conduct problems and varying levels of callous‐unemotional traits
Gaule A, Bevilacqua L, Molleman L, Roberts R, van Duijvenvoorde A, van den Bos W, McCrory E, Viding E. Social information use in adolescents with conduct problems and varying levels of callous‐unemotional traits. JCPP Advances 2022, 2: e12067. PMID: 37431497, PMCID: PMC10242950, DOI: 10.1002/jcv2.12067.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSocial information useCallous-unemotional traitsConduct problemsSocial cognitionStrategy useSocial informationAtypical social cognitionInformation useSocial cognitive profileCP/HCUDegree of adjustmentBehavior management strategiesTD peersEmotional expressionAdolescents' estimatesSocial interactionAdolescentsSocial environmentSocial relationshipsCognitionPeersMore researchIQAttunementDifficulties
2021
Modulation of Amygdala Response by Cognitive Conflict in Adolescents with Conduct Problems and Varying Levels of CU Traits
Sebastian C, Stafford J, McCrory E, Sethi A, De Brito S, Lockwood P, Viding E. Modulation of Amygdala Response by Cognitive Conflict in Adolescents with Conduct Problems and Varying Levels of CU Traits. Research On Child And Adolescent Psychopathology 2021, 49: 1043-1054. PMID: 33728508, PMCID: PMC8222043, DOI: 10.1007/s10802-021-00787-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCallous-unemotional traitsNegative emotional stimuliAmygdala responseConduct problemsEmotional stimuliCognitive conflictTask demandsCognitive task demandsCognitive conflict tasksLow callous-unemotional traitsCP/HCUHealthy adult sampleCognitive controlEmotional facesReactive aggressionAtypical modulationConflict taskNeurocognitive responsesAffect regulationCU traitsPotential translational relevanceConflict conditionsPrefrontal areasHigh conflictAdult samples
2020
Thinking about Others’ Minds: Mental State Inference in Boys with Conduct Problems and Callous-Unemotional Traits
Roberts R, McCrory E, Bird G, Sharp M, Roberts L, Viding E. Thinking about Others’ Minds: Mental State Inference in Boys with Conduct Problems and Callous-Unemotional Traits. Research On Child And Adolescent Psychopathology 2020, 48: 1279-1290. PMID: 32632744, PMCID: PMC7445196, DOI: 10.1007/s10802-020-00664-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental state inferencesSocial judgment taskConduct problemsState inferenceMental statesCP/HCUCallous-unemotional traitsMind-related commentsSocial cognitionJudgment taskIntact abilityAntisocial actionsUnemotional TraitsPeople's thoughtsDifferent mindsGroup differencesMore difficultyBest friendTaskMindBoysNew measureDifferent aspectsThoughtCognition
2018
An fMRI investigation of empathic processing in boys with conduct problems and varying levels of callous-unemotional traits
Sethi A, O'Nions E, McCrory E, Bird G, Viding E. An fMRI investigation of empathic processing in boys with conduct problems and varying levels of callous-unemotional traits. NeuroImage Clinical 2018, 18: 298-304. PMID: 29876250, PMCID: PMC5987797, DOI: 10.1016/j.nicl.2018.01.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCP/HCUMedial prefrontal cortexCallous-unemotional traitsConduct problemsOwn emotionsAnterior cingulate cortexAnterior insulaEmpathic processingAffective experienceConjunction analysisACC/medial prefrontal cortexBrain areasBayes factor analysisEmpathy deficitsFMRI investigationTD groupNeural responsesConjunction effectOne's feelingsLess empathyEmotionsPrefrontal cortexNeutral scenarioCingulate cortexOccipital cortex
2017
Characterising youth with callous–unemotional traits and concurrent anxiety: evidence for a high-risk clinical group
Cecil C, McCrory E, Barker E, Guiney J, Viding E. Characterising youth with callous–unemotional traits and concurrent anxiety: evidence for a high-risk clinical group. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2017, 27: 885-898. PMID: 29222633, PMCID: PMC6013514, DOI: 10.1007/s00787-017-1086-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCallous-unemotional traitsTrauma historyHigh callous-unemotional traitsCo-occurring anxietyGreater attachment insecurityLevels of irritabilityHigh-risk youthSevere childhood maltreatmentAttachment insecurityADHD symptomatologyAttachment styleAffective functioningCU traitsPsychological distressAntisocial behaviorCommunity sampleAffective dysregulationHigh anxietyChildhood maltreatmentConcurrent anxietyClinical groupsSubstance useAnxietyPsychiatric symptomatologyYouthUnderstanding the development of psychopathy: progress and challenges
Viding E, McCrory E. Understanding the development of psychopathy: progress and challenges. Psychological Medicine 2017, 48: 566-577. PMID: 29032773, DOI: 10.1017/s0033291717002847.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCU traitsCallous-unemotional traitsDevelopment of psychopathyExtant research findingsGroup of childrenInformative studiesDistress cuesResearch findingsIndividual differencesBrain activationProtective environmental factorsPsychopathyPrevention programsChildrenClinical implicationsStrong heritabilityClinical outcomesElevated riskEmpathyCuesTraitsGuiltHeritable riskFindingsAdulthoodSocial Reward Questionnaire—Adolescent Version and its association with callous–unemotional traits
Foulkes L, Neumann C, Roberts R, McCrory E, Viding E. Social Reward Questionnaire—Adolescent Version and its association with callous–unemotional traits. Royal Society Open Science 2017, 4: 160991. PMID: 28484617, PMCID: PMC5414254, DOI: 10.1098/rsos.160991.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSocial rewardsCU traitsSocial Reward QuestionnaireNegative social potencyCallous-unemotional traitsFive-factor structureConfirmatory factor analysisIndividual differencesReward QuestionnaireProsocial interactionsReward valueSocial potencyGender invarianceAdult samplesSocial interactionValidity purposesQuestionnaire subscalesAdolescentsRewardFactor analysisReliable measureSubscalesSRQMeasuresTraits
2014
Neural bases of Theory of Mind in children with autism spectrum disorders and children with conduct problems and callous‐unemotional traits
O'Nions E, Sebastian C, McCrory E, Chantiluke K, Happé F, Viding E. Neural bases of Theory of Mind in children with autism spectrum disorders and children with conduct problems and callous‐unemotional traits. Developmental Science 2014, 17: 786-796. PMID: 24636205, PMCID: PMC4316185, DOI: 10.1111/desc.12167.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderAutism Diagnostic Observation ScheduleCP/HCUASD groupTemporoparietal junctionConduct problemsSpectrum disorderMedial prefrontal cortex responsesAtypical neural processingRight temporoparietal junctionPrefrontal cortex responsesCallous-unemotional traitsMedial prefrontal cortexAtypical processingToM processingVignette taskNeural levelNeural underpinningsNeural basisTD controlsNeural processingSocial difficultiesNeural responsesObservation ScheduleFMRI responses
2013
Antisocial and Callous Behaviour in Children
Viding E, Seara-Cardoso A, McCrory E. Antisocial and Callous Behaviour in Children. Current Topics In Behavioral Neurosciences 2013, 17: 395-419. PMID: 24357438, DOI: 10.1007/7854_2013_266.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCallous-unemotional traitsAntisocial behaviorBrain imaging researchDevelopmental psychopathology researchProfiles of vulnerabilitySubstantial public health costsNeuroscience findingsPsychopathology researchCallous behaviorDevelopmental vulnerabilityMental healthImaging researchCurrent evidence baseFuture researchPublic health costsChildrenCommon reasonEvidence baseHeterogeneous groupHealth costsDistinct subgroupsTraitsInterventionResearchBehavior
2012
Amygdala Response to Preattentive Masked Fear in Children With Conduct Problems: The Role of Callous-Unemotional Traits
Viding E, Sebastian C, Dadds M, Lockwood P, Cecil C, De Brito S, McCrory E. Amygdala Response to Preattentive Masked Fear in Children With Conduct Problems: The Role of Callous-Unemotional Traits. American Journal Of Psychiatry 2012, 169: 1109-1116. PMID: 23032389, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2012.12020191.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh callous-unemotional traitsCallous-unemotional traitsLow callous-unemotional traitsConduct problemsAmygdala responseCalm facesAttention deficit hyperactivity disorderGreater amygdala responsesDifferential amygdala activityLower amygdala reactivityFindings complementMasked fearAffective processingComparison boysNeural basisAmygdala activityAmygdala reactivityConscious awarenessAmygdala involvementHyperactivity disorderNeural responsesUnemotional TraitsAmygdala hypoactivityClassification of childrenAmygdala hyperactivityNeural Responses to Affective and Cognitive Theory of Mind in Children With Conduct Problems and Varying Levels of Callous-Unemotional Traits
Sebastian C, McCrory E, Cecil C, Lockwood P, De Brito S, Fontaine N, Viding E. Neural Responses to Affective and Cognitive Theory of Mind in Children With Conduct Problems and Varying Levels of Callous-Unemotional Traits. JAMA Psychiatry 2012, 69: 814-822. PMID: 22868935, DOI: 10.1001/archgenpsychiatry.2011.2070.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCallous-unemotional traitsAffective processing taskConduct problemsNeural responsesCognitive theoryMind judgmentsUnique varianceAffective profilesAmygdala reactivityEmpathy componentsProcessing tasksAffective neural responsesDepression/anxiety symptomsConduct problem symptomsFunctional magnetic resonancePotential neural substratesConduct problem groupChildhood conduct problemsAffective stimuliNeural processingNeural substratesAnterior insulaUnemotional TraitsAnxiety symptomsRight amygdalaGenetic and neurocognitive contributions to the development of psychopathy
Viding E, McCrory E. Genetic and neurocognitive contributions to the development of psychopathy. Development And Psychopathology 2012, 24: 969-983. PMID: 22781866, DOI: 10.1017/s095457941200048x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCallous-unemotional traitsAntisocial behaviorDevelopmental neuroimaging studiesDevelopment of psychopathyPromising intervention approachNeurocognitive contributionsNeurocognitive vulnerabilityPositive parentingAntisocial childrenNeuroimaging studiesIntervention approachesConsistent rewardDevelopmental vulnerabilityParental involvementPreliminary evidenceCurrent evidence basePsychopathyEnvironmental influencesChildrenEvidence baseDistinct patternsPotential implicationsParentingInterventionRewardAntisocial behaviour in children with and without callous-unemotional traits
Viding E, Fontaine N, McCrory E. Antisocial behaviour in children with and without callous-unemotional traits. Journal Of The Royal Society Of Medicine 2012, 105: 195-200. PMID: 22637770, PMCID: PMC3360537, DOI: 10.1258/jrsm.2011.110223.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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