A longitudinal study of the role of childhood temperament in the later development of eating concerns
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A new study investigates the links between childhood temperament and the development of eating and body concerns later in life. Data from the Australian Temperament Project shows that high negative emotionality and low persistence are factors most associated with risk, particularly in girls. It is not thought that negative temperamental characteristics necessarily lead to disordered eating, but may increase vulnerability if combined with other risk factors.
Publication Name: The International Journal of Eating Disorders
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0276-3478
Year: 2000
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A longitudinal study of adolescent adjustment following family transitions
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The impact of family transitions like parental separation, divorce, remarriage and death, upon the lives of Australian children and adolescents in a longitudinal study of temperament and development is examined. The resilience of children experiencing family disruption across childhood and adolescence is illustrated.
Publication Name: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0021-9630
Year: 2005
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Psychological disorders and their correlates in an Australian community sample of preadolescent children
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Maladjusted children can easily be identified, especially in the case of boys, using questionnaires which do not have to be lengthy. Identification is easier with help from teachers, parents and the children involved. The most common type of disorder in a study of Australian children were of the internalizing variety, while multiple problems were found in 44% of cases. The children identified by themselves and teachers, or by themselves, teachers and parents were more likely to be diagnosed as being malajusted.
Publication Name: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0021-9630
Year: 1999
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