behavioral problems

Behavioral difficulties may lead to lifelong health, social problems

harminka — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:49:48 -0600

Adolescents who misbehave at school are more likely to have difficulties throughout their adult lives, finds a 40-year study of British citizens published on bmj.com today. These difficulties cover all areas of life, from mental health to domestic and personal relationships to economic deprivation.

Link between tobacco smoke and behavioral problems in boys with asthma

harminka — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:40:20 -0600

Boys with asthma who are exposed to environmental tobacco smoke have higher degrees of hyperactivity, aggression, depression and other behavioral problems, according to researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

Children with active father figure have fewer psychological, behavioral problems

harminka — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:43:54 -0600

Active father figures have a key role to play in reducing behaviour problems in boys and psychological problems in young women, according to a review published in the February issue of Acta Paediatrica.

Neighborhoods' influence on parents may raise preschool children's risk of problems

harminka — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 06:13:34 -0600

Children who live in poor neighborhoods may be at increased risk of verbal and behavioral problems. A new study suggests that for some of their parents, living in poor neighborhoods is associated with poorer mental health, poorer family relations, and less consistent and more punitive parenting.

Childhood TV viewing risk for behavior problems

harminka — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 13:26:50 -0500

Daily television viewing for two or more hours in early childhood can lead to behavioral problems and poor social skills, according to a study of children 2.5 to 5.5 years of age conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Late nights may impact preteen behavior

harminka — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:45:58 -0500

A propensity for activities in the evening rather than in the morning may offer clues to behavioral problems in early adolescence, according to psychologists who have found that kids who prefer evenings are more likely to exhibit antisocial behavior, rule-breaking, and attention problems.