Caratteristiche di bambini e adolescenti inseriti in centri di trattamento residenziale

Journal title MALTRATTAMENTO E ABUSO ALL’INFANZIA
Author/s Daniel E. Connor, Leonard A. Doerfler, Peter F. Toscano Jr, Adam M. Volungis, Ronald J. Steingard
Publishing Year 2008 Issue 2008/1 Language Italian
Pages 19 P. 9-27 File size 165 KB
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Studies of youths in residential treatment that utilize systematic assessment and validated measures are rare. We examined psychopathology, family characteristics, occurrence of physical or sexual abuse, types of aggressive behavior, hyperactive/impulsive behavior, medical and neurological problems, and self-reported drug and alcohol use in 397 youth who were assessed using reliable measures and consecutively treated in a residential treatment center. Results indicate high rates of internalizing and externalizing psychopathology, aggressive behavior, and consistent gender differences, with girls having higher levels of internalizing and externalizing psychopathology and aggressive behavior. The sample was characterized by high rates of medical problems including asthma, seizures, and obesity, as well as evidence of extensive family dysfunction, including high rates of parental alcohol use, violence, and physical or sexual abuse. Residential treatment needs to progress beyond the one size fits all approach and develop more specific and empirically proven treatments for the specific needs of this population. Key words: residential; treatment; children; adolescents; psychopathology.

Daniel E. Connor, Leonard A. Doerfler, Peter F. Toscano Jr, Adam M. Volungis, Ronald J. Steingard, Caratteristiche di bambini e adolescenti inseriti in centri di trattamento residenziale in "MALTRATTAMENTO E ABUSO ALL’INFANZIA" 1/2008, pp 9-27, DOI: