Conduct problems in young, school-going children in Ireland: prevalence and teacher response
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Hyland, L., NiMhaille, G., Lodge, A. and McGilloway, S. 2013. Conduct problems in young, school-going children in Ireland: prevalence and teacher response. School Psychology International. 35 (5), pp. 516-529. https://doi.org/10.1177/0143034313515984
Type | Article |
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Title | Conduct problems in young, school-going children in Ireland: prevalence and teacher response |
Authors | Hyland, L., NiMhaille, G., Lodge, A. and McGilloway, S. |
Abstract | Conduct problems in school settings can pose significant challenges for both children and teachers. This study examined the teacher-reported prevalence of conduct problems in a sample of young children (n=445) in the first two years of formal education in South West Ireland. A secondary aim was to assess teachers’ perceptions of child behaviour and classroom management strategies. Children displayed positive socio-emotional and behavioural adjustment, although more than one quarter had difficulties outside the ‘normal’ range. Class size and gender were shown to play a role in the level of difficulties experienced. Teachers reported significant challenges in managing classroom behavioural problems. This study provides useful insights into the socio-emotional and behavioural needs of school-entry age children. The findings also have important implications for policy and practice of school /educational psychologists and other key personnel and, in particular, the need to develop and implement early intervention and prevention strategies in schools. |
Keywords | Adjustment to school; conduct problems; emotional and behavioural difficulties; prevalence; classroom management |
Publisher | SAGE Publications |
Journal | School Psychology International |
ISSN | 0143-0343 |
Electronic | 1461-7374 |
Publication dates | |
15 Dec 2013 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 17 Aug 2016 |
Accepted | 09 Oct 2013 |
Output status | Published |
Accepted author manuscript | File Access Level Controlled |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/0143034313515984 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84927638262 |
Web of Science identifier | WOS:000342795500006 |
Language | English |
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