Correlate the Level of Internet Dependence and Associated Behavioral Problems among the Preschooler Children in the Selected Urban Area of Wardha District

India is seeing an increase in internet usage, particularly among young and children, as a result of the low cost and easy availability to touch screen mobile phones, tablet devices, and Wi-Fi. Since the previous decade, Internet use in India has grown at an exponential rate, resulting in a generation of gloomy anxiety about it, which has progressed to the point of becoming a hazardous addiction. Behavioral problems are arising due to internet dependence such as temper tantrum, aggression, thought problems, attention problems and rule breaking behaviors in the children and youth people too. Aim: To correlate the level of internet dependence and level of associated behavioral problems among the preschooler children. Materials and Methods: Descriptive correlation research design was used to conduct this study. A non-probability Convenience sampling was used to select the samples. This research study included 100 preschooler children from the Gajanan nagar (Arvi Naka) selected area of wardha district. Samples must select according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Young's Internet Addiction Test and behavioral scale was used to assess the level of internet dependence and also the level of associated behavioral problems of internet dependence. Results: The level of internet dependence: 3% of the preschooler children were disagree that they had internet dependence 4% had not sure, 80% had agree and 13% of them had strongly agree. Minimum Internet dependence score was 28 and maximum internet dependence score was 64. Mean Internet dependence score was 54.70±6.84 and mean percentage of Internet dependence score was 72.93±9.12. and associated Behavioural problems are 2% of the preschooler children were disagree that they had behavioral problem, 3% had not sure, 77% had agree and 18% of them had strongly agree. Minimum associated behavioral problem score was 37 and maximum associated behavioral problem score was 87. Mean associated behavioral problem score was 75.26±8.07 and mean percentage of associated behavioral problem score was 75.26±8.7. The hypothesis is tested statistically with association between internet dependence and behavioral problem. Conclusion: Parents and schools should educate their children on how to use the internet responsibly and how to balance time between online surfing, schoolwork, and outside physical activity. This study shows that there is a correlation-ship between the levels of internet dependency and associated behavioral issues in preschoolers. The situation is serious, and it will soon develop to an addicted state. Interventions such as setting limits and identifying early warning indications of underlying psychopathology are necessary.

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Behavioral and Emotional Problems Among Preschool Children in Pediatric Primary Care: Prevalence and Pediatricians' Recognition

PEDIATRICS ◽

10.1542/peds.91.3.649 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 91 (3) ◽

pp. 649-655 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

John V. Lavigne ◽

Helen J. Binns ◽

Katherine Kaufer Christoffel ◽

Diane Rosenbaum ◽

Richard Arend ◽

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Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

Preschool Children ◽

Behavioral Problems ◽

Child Behavior Checklist ◽

Behavioral Problem ◽

Behavioral Disorder ◽

Prevalence Rates ◽

Emotional Behavioral Disorder ◽

Child Psychologists ◽

Second Stage

This study examined how well private-practice pediatricians can identify emotional/behavioral problems among preschool children. Children aged 2 through 5 (N = 3876) were screened during a visit to 1 of 68 pediatricians who rendered an opinion about the presence of emotional/behavioral problems. Subsequently, children who scored above the 90th percentile for behavioral problems on the Child Behavior Checklist, along with children matched on age, sex, and race who had screened low, were invited for an intensive second-stage evaluation. There were 495 mothers and children who participated in that evaluation, which included a behavioral questionnaire, maternal interview, play observation, and developmental testing. Two PhD-level clinical child psychologists rendered independent opinions about the presence of an emotional/behavioral disorder. The psychologists identified significantly higher rates of problems overall—13.0% when the criterion was independent agreement that the child had an emotional/behavioral problem and a regular psychiatric diagnosis was assigned, vs 8.7% based on pediatricians' ratings. Prevalence rates based on psychologists' independent ratings were significantly higher than pediatricians' for both sexes, 4- through 5-year-olds, and whites, but not for 2- through 3-year-olds, African-Americans, and all minorities. Prevalence rates based on psychologists' ratings were significantly higher than the pediatricians' for all subgroups when V-code diagnoses were included in the psychologists' ratings. Overall, pediatricians' sensitivity was 20.5%, and specificity was 92.7%. At least 51.7% of the children who had an emotional/behavioral problem based on the psychologist's independent agreement had not received counseling, medication, or a mental health referral from the pediatrician. It is concluded that a substantial number of preschool children with behavior problems in primary care are not being identified or treated.

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Nonhuman Animal Cruelty, Bullying, and Behavioral Difficulties among Women

Society and Animals ◽

10.1163/15685306-12341355 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 68-80 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Cheryl E. Sanders ◽

Bill C. Henry

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Behavioral Problems ◽

Behavioral Difficulties ◽

Regression Analyses ◽

Animal Abuse ◽

Female Undergraduate ◽

Behavioral Issues ◽

Strengths And Difficulties ◽

K 12 ◽

The Relationship

The current study sought to examine the relationship between behavioral difficulties, animal abuse, and bullying among women. Five hundred female undergraduate students enrolled in Introductory Psychology completed surveys assessing animal abuse experiences, bullying behaviors, and victimization of bullying during their K-12 school years. Participants also completed the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire which evaluated their behavioral difficulties. Results revealed a significant relationship between animal abuse, bullying, and victimization experiences. Moreover, animal abusers displayed significantly more behavioral problems when compared to non-abusers. Results from regression analyses indicated that animal abuse, bullying and victimization were significant predictors of various behavioral issues. These results suggest that behavioral difficulties associated with female animal abusers are similar to those related to male perpetrators.

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Long-term cognitive, executive, and behavioral outcomes of moderate and late preterm at school age

Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics ◽

10.3345/kjp.2019.00647 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 63 (6) ◽

pp. 219-225 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ju Hyun Jin ◽

Shin Won Yoon ◽

Jungeun Song ◽

Seong Woo Kim ◽

Hee Jung Chung

Keyword(s):

Executive Function ◽

Preterm Infants ◽

Behavioral Problems ◽

Chromosomal Abnormalities ◽

Attention Problems ◽

Late Preterm ◽

School Age ◽

Late Preterm Infants ◽

The Mean ◽

Borderline Intelligence

Background: There is increasing concern that moderate preterm (32–33 weeks’ gestation) and late preterm (34–36 weeks’ gestation) birth may be associated with minor neurodevelopmental problems affecting poor school performance.Purpose: We explored the cognitive function, cognitive visual function, executive function, and behavioral problems at schoolage in moderate to late preterm infants.Methods: Children aged 7–10 years who were born at 32+0 to 36+6 weeks of gestation and admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit from August 2006 to July 2011 at the National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital were included. We excluded children with severe neurologic impairments, congenital malformations, or chromosomal abnormalities. Neuropsychological assessments consisted of 5 neuropsychological tests and 3 questionnaires.Results: A total of 37 children (mean age, 9.1±1.2 years) participated. The mean gestational age at birth was 34.6±7.5 weeks, while the mean birth weight was 2,229.2±472.8 g. The mean full-scale intelligence quotient was 92.89±11.90; 24.3% scored between 70 and 85 (borderline intelligence functioning). An abnormal score was noted for at least one of the variables on the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnostic system for 65% of the children. Scores below borderline function for executive quotient and memory quotient were 32.4% and 24.3%, respectively. Borderline or clinically relevant internalizing problems were noted in 13.5% on the Child Behavior Check List. There were no significant associations between perinatal factors or socioeconomic status and cognitive, visual perception, executive function, or behavior outcomes.Conclusion: Moderate to late preterm infants are at risk of developing borderline intelligence functioning and attention problems at early school age. Cognitive and executive functions that are important for academic performance must be carefully monitored and continuously followed up in moderate to late preterm infants.

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Effect of maternal tolerance on behavioral problems in children with enuresis

Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association ◽

10.47391/jpma.988 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-14

Author(s):

Mahshameen Munawar ◽

Aasma Yousaf

Keyword(s):

Behavioral Problems ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Attention Problems ◽

Behavioural Problems ◽

Aggressive Behaviors ◽

Outpatient Hospital ◽

Study Results ◽

Rule Breaking ◽

Maternal Tolerance

Objective: To determine the effect of maternal tolerance on behavioral problems in children with enuresis. Method: A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted from January 2018 to November 2018 at three outpatient hospital settings in Pakistan. The sample comprised of 80 mothers (aged 23-50 years) having children with enuresis, who were recruited from one public (tertiary care) and two private (secondary care) outpatient hospital settings in Punjab. Participants were recruited after a formal diagnosis of enuresis made by the consultant pediatrician or psychiatrist. The Tolerance Scale and The Children Behavioural Questionnaire were used to assess maternal tolerance and behavioural problems in children, respectively. A demographics questionnaire with demographic details regarding the mother and the child, was also designed for the study. Results: The mean age of mothers (N=80) and their children was 34.53 ±4.89 years and 8.16 ± 2.36, respectively. Results of correlation analysis revealed that maternal intolerance was positively and significantly correlated with rule-breaking (r=.25, p=.02) and aggressive behaviors (r=.31, p=.01) in children with enuresis. In addition, linear regression analysis was carried out to observe if maternal tolerance significantly contributed to behavioural problems in children with enuresis. Maternal intolerance emerged as significant and positive predictor of rule-breaking behaviors (?=.25, p=.02), aggressive behaviors (?=.31, p=.00) and attention problems (?=.29, p=.01) in the affected children. Conclusion: The study demonstrates that maternal intolerance and hostile attitudes towards children with enuresis leads to secondary behavioural and emotional difficulties. Key Words: Enuresis, Maternal tolerance, Child health care, Continuous...

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Psychiatric co- morbidity among learning-disabled children

QJM ◽

10.1093/qjmed/hcaa047.002 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 113 (Supplement_1) ◽

Author(s):

R A Alnne ◽

A A Azzam ◽

M S Shadi ◽

S R El-sady ◽

E I Aboelella

Keyword(s):

Behavioral Problems ◽

Externalizing Behavior ◽

Reading Disabilities ◽

Learning Disabled ◽

Management Plan ◽

Attention Problems ◽

Assessment Protocol ◽

Optimal Outcomes ◽

Emotional Outcomes ◽

Co Morbidity

Abstract Background Despite a strong reciprocal association between dyslexia and behavioral problems in children, their co-occurrence is often under-recognized and under-treated resulting in less than optimal outcomes in all areas including academic emotional outcomes. Aim of the Work The primary goal of this study was to identify the co-morbid behavioral problems in dyslexic children and delineate its types to minimize its burden on dyslexic children; in order to design a better management plan. Patients and Methods This study was conducted on 62 dyslexic children between the ages of 6 to 10.5 years, belonging to different socioeconomic standards. They were subjected to the Learning Disabilities assessment protocol (including Modified Arabic Dyslexia Screening Teat , MADST )of the Phoniatrics Unit, Ain Shams University also they were subjected to the Arabic version of the Childhood Behavior Checklist (CBCL) which was conducted at the Psychiatric Unit, Ain Shams University. Results Reading disabilities was positively correlated with total behavioral problems, internalizing behavioral problems, anxiety, depression, social and attention problems, while there was no significant association with somatic, thoughts problems and externalizing behavior (aggression and rule breaking behavior). Conclusion this study showed that reading disabilities is associated with behavioral problems, which may affect the efficiency of there habilitation program

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Can Instagram be used to deliver an evidence-based exercise program for young women? A process evaluation

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-020-09563-y ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Rachel G. Curtis ◽

Jillian C. Ryan ◽

Sarah M. Edney ◽

Carol A. Maher

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Young Women ◽

Online Survey ◽

Short Form ◽

Low Cost ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Sign Test ◽

Future Research ◽

Post Intervention ◽

Strongly Agree

Abstract Background Instagram provides an opportunity to deliver low cost, accessible and appealing physical activity content. This study evaluated the feasibility of delivering an exercise program for young women using Instagram. Methods A single-group pre- and post-intervention trial examined the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a 12-week Instagram-delivered program with young inactive women (n = 16; M = 23 years), which prescribed running and body weight exercises to complete three times per week. Daily Instagram posts delivered the exercises, video demonstrations and motivational content. Feasibility was evaluated by examining exposure (Instagram posts viewed per week), engagement (likes, comments and tags on Instagram posts; number of exercise sessions completed per week; retention, defined as completion of the online survey at weeks 6 and 12), and acceptability [whether the program increased participants’ motivation to exercise (1 = strongly disagree-5 = strongly agree); satisfaction with the program (1 = not satisfied-5 = very satisfied)]. Preliminary efficacy was evaluated by comparing baseline and 12-week self-reported physical activity (IPAQ short-form) and fitness (cardiorespiratory and muscle strength; 1 = very poor-5 = very good, International Fitness Scale) using the Exact sign test. Results On average, participants reported seeing six posts in their Instagram feed per week. Posts received an average of five likes (IQR = 3–6). A total of four comments and one tag were observed across all posts. On average, participants reported completing two exercise sessions per week. Retention was 88% at 6 weeks but dropped to 56% at 12 weeks. Participants reported increased motivation to exercise (Mdn = 4, IQR = 3–4) and were satisfied with the program (Mdn = 4, IQR = 3–4). Only self-reported cardiorespiratory fitness showed a meaningful, though nonsignificant, improvement (MdnΔ = 1, IQR = 0–1, p = .06). Conclusions Although Instagram has the potential to deliver a low cost, convenient exercise program for young women, additional research is needed to identify methods of improving engagement (interaction with the Instagram content, exercise sessions completed, and retention in the program). Future research could examine the use of behaviour change theory and provide information that enables participants to tailor the exercises to their interests and needs. Additionally, the use of objective assessments of physical activity and fitness among a larger participants sample is needed.

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Internalizing Behavioral Problems in Children with Specific Language Impairment

QJM ◽

10.1093/qjmed/hcaa047.004 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 113 (Supplement_1) ◽

Author(s):

S Hassan ◽

M Hegazi ◽

H Ghandour ◽

G Abdelrazek ◽

D Elrefaie

Keyword(s):

Behavioral Problems ◽

Language Impairment ◽

Specific Language Impairment ◽

Pervasive Developmental Disorders ◽

Developmental Disorders ◽

Behavioral Problem ◽

Internalizing Behavior ◽

Therapeutic Interventions ◽

Control Group ◽

Specific Language

Abstract Background Specific language impairment (SLI) occurs when children present language maturation, at least 12 months behind their chronological age in the absence of sensory or intellectual deficits, pervasive developmental disorders, evident cerebral damage, and adequate social and emotional conditions. Internalizing behavior is actions that are taken out toward the self. The symptoms of internalizing behavior problems are depression, anxiety, somatic complaints and withdrawal. Aim of the Work This study aimed to investigate the presence of internalizing behavioral problems among SLI and their frequencies if present. Patients and methods We assessed SLI by PLS-4 and assessed internalizing behavioral problems with CBCL 1 1/5-5. Fifty children with SLI with an age range of (4-5 years old), divided into 2 subgroups according to the type of SLI, are compared to fifty children with normal language development with the same age and gender regarding internalizing behavioral problems. Results SLI group had more internalizing behavioral problems than control group and there is significant association between behavioral problems and the severity of language deficits. Conclusion the most frequently behavioral problem found in preschool (SLI) children were withdrawn and anxiety, which need therapeutic interventions to remediate them.

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The emotional and behavioral problems of children exposed to poverty and/or collective violence in communities at the Mexico-United States border: A comparative study

Salud Mental ◽

10.17711/sm.0185-3325.2015.013 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 38 (2) ◽

pp. 95-102 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Marie Leiner ◽

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María Theresa Villanos ◽

Héctor Puertas ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

United States ◽

Health Risks ◽

Organized Crime ◽

Behavioral Problems ◽

Child Behavior Checklist ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Behavioral Problem ◽

Emotional And Behavioral Problems ◽

Collective Violence

Abstract Background. Collective violence attributed to organized crime has shown to be responsible for a considerable burden of physical and mental health morbidity among youth. Objective. To compare the emotional and behavioral problems of children exposed to early childhood poverty and/or collective violence in communities at the Mexico-United States border to children exposed to other social and health risks. Method. A cross-sectional study was carried out with individuals living in poverty at two sites at the Mexico-United States border. Individuals who responded once to the Pictorial Child Behavior Checklist (P+CBCL) in Spanish were selected randomly from clinics in a metropolitan area of El Paso, Texas, United States (poverty alone group), and Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico (poverty plus collective violence group). In addition, emotional and behavioral problems present in these groups were compared with available published emotional and behavioral CBCL scales of children exposed to other social and health risks. Results. Children exposed to both poverty and collective violence had higher emotional and behavioral problem scores as measured by the P+CBCL than those exposed to poverty alone. In addition, compared with children who were brain-injured, hearing impaired, or whose parents were exposed to drugs or alcohol, the poverty and collective violence group had higher levels of emotional and behavioral problems. Discussion and Conclusion. Systematic detection and treatment of children as young as 18 months exposed to trauma are necessary to diminish the mental health problems caused by the collective violence attributed to organized crime.

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Adventure Camp Programs, Self-Concept, and Their Effects on Behavioral Problem Adolescents

Journal of Experiential Education ◽

10.1177/105382590702900304 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 29 (3) ◽

pp. 313-330 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Bruce A. Larson

Keyword(s):

Behavioral Problems ◽

Behavioral Problem ◽

Self Concept ◽

Female Adolescents ◽

Group Differences ◽

Control Group ◽

Control Groups ◽

Significant Difference ◽

And Control ◽

Level Analysis

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an adventure camp program on the self-concept of adolescents with behavioral problems. Subjects in the study included 61 randomly selected male and female adolescents ranging in age from 9 to 17 years with behavioral problems. The treatment group of 31 adolescents was randomly selected from a population (N = 85) of behavioral problem adolescents who voluntarily attended an adventure camp. The control group of 30 adolescents was randomly selected from a population (N = 80) that underwent treatment for behavioral problems. Analysis of variance was utilized to determine if significant differences existed between the treatment and control groups. The paired t test was utilized to determine within group differences between pretest and posttest scores on both groups. Alpha for both tests was set at the .05 level. Analysis demonstrated a significant difference between the experimental and control 9- to 11-year-old age group's self-concept.

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Relationship of anxiety with emotional and behavioral problem in Madrasah Tsanawiyah Hidayatullah Islamic boarding school students, Denpasar

Journal of Clinical and Cultural Psychiatry ◽

10.36444/v1i1.004 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 1-4

Author(s):

Rabiatul Udawiyah ◽

Lely Setyawati ◽

Cokorda Bagus Jaya Lesmana

Keyword(s):

Behavioral Problems ◽

Behavioral Problem ◽

Boarding School ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Emotional And Behavioral Problems ◽

Test Results ◽

School Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

Background: Emotional and behavioral problem are persistent and recurring problem that observed in teenagers specifically students. Anxiety is the most common mental health problem found in Islamic boarding school students. This research aims to find out the relationship of anxiety with emotional and behavioral problem in Madrasah Tsanawiyah, Hidayatullah Islamic Boarding School Students, Denpasar. Patients and Methods: The study was an analytical cross-sectional study with 89 students met inclusion and exclusion criteria. This research used the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) to measure emotional and behavioral problems and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) to measure the student’s anxiety level. The correlation was analyzed by using Spearman’s correlation test. Results: Forty-five (50.8%) students experience abnormal emotional and behavioral problems with 30 (30%) the students mostly had moderate level anxiety. The correlation between the anxiety with emotional and behavioral problems had an R value of 0.366 (p<0.001). Conclusion: There was a moderate positive relationship between anxiety with emotional and behavioral problems in Madrasah Tsanawiyah Islamic boarding school Hidayatullah students.

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