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Show me the child at seven: the consequences of conduct problems in childhood for psychosocial functioning in adulthood

Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry · 2005 · Vol. 46(8) · pp. 837–849

David M. Fergusson✉(Christchurch Clinical Studies Trust)L. John Horwood(Christchurch Clinical Studies Trust)Elizabeth M. Ridder(Christchurch Clinical Studies Trust)

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Abstract

Childhood conduct problems were associated with a wide range of adverse psychosocial outcomes (crime, substance use, mental health, sexual/partner relationships) even after control for confounding factors. The results reinforce the need for greater investment into interventions to address these problems.

Child Abuse and Trauma Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Homelessness and Social IssuesPsychosocialMental healthConduct disorderPsychologyCohortPsychological interventionConfoundingCohort studyPsychiatryClinical psychology

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Adaptation, PsychologicalAdultAnxiety DisordersChildCrimeDemographyMajor Depressive DisorderDepressive Disorder, MajorEmploymentFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansInterpersonal RelationsMaleSexual Behavior

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