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- Title
Prediction of change in level of problem behavior among children of bipolar parents.
- Authors
Wals, M.; Reichart, C. G.; Hillegers, M. H. J.; Nolen, W. A.; Van Os, J.; Ormel, J.; Verhulst, F. C.
- Abstract
Objective: To determine the effects of familial loading, birth weight, and family problems on change in parent-reported problems across a 14-month period among children of bipolar parents. Method: Emotional and behavioral problems in a sample of 140 offspring of bipolar parents and familial loading in first- and second-degree relatives were assessed at two measurements. Parents reported the birth weight of their offspring and completed a questionnaire on family problems. Multiple linear regression analyses were performed to assess associations of the three predictors with change in problem scores at follow-up. Results: Familial loading of unipolar disorder was a unique predictor for an increase in problem scores from the first to the second measurement with β-coefficients ranging from 0.17 to 0.25. Birth weight and family problems were not associated with change in problem scores across the two measurements. Conclusion: Familial loading of unipolar disorder predicted an increase in behavioral and emotional problems across the 14-month follow-up.
- Subjects
BEHAVIOR disorders in children; BIPOLAR disorder; NEWBORN infants; BIRTH weight; DESERTION &; non-support; FAMILIES
- Publication
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 2006, Vol 113, Issue 1, p23
- ISSN
0001-690X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1600-0447.2005.00655.x