Callous unemotional traits and the relationship between aggressive parenting practices and conduct problems in Singaporean families

Sng, Khai Imm; Hawes, David J.; Raine, Adrian; Ang, Rebecca P.; Ooi, Yoon Phaik; Fung, Daniel

doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2018.04.026

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“…Findings associating CU traits with insecure attachment were in line with findings from Western populations, that disruptions to caregiving in early life, emotional deprivation, and attachment insecurity increased risk for CU traits (e.g., Campbell et al, 2004; Dadds et al, 2011; Farrington, 2007). Sng et al (2018) also replicated findings in Western studies that have typically found negative parenting and related family environment variables to be more strongly associated with conduct problems among children with low levels of CU traits relative to those with high CU traits (e.g., Hipwell et al, 2007; Oxford et al, 2003). In considering possible cross-cultural differences, it is important to note that evidence regarding such associations has often been mixed within Western samples (see review by Waller et al, 2013), and it is therefore not surprising that such findings were also somewhat mixed among the Asian studies examined here (e.g., Li & Ang, 2019).…”

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“…Six studies, however, reported mixed or non-significant associations between CU traits and conduct problems. Specifically, three out of four studies that measured different types of aggression found CU traits to be unrelated to reactive aggression (Li et al, 2017; Sng et al, 2018; Wang et al, 2015). This was in contrast to a positive association between CU traits and proactive aggression found in three studies (Li et al, 2017; Raine et al, 2014; Wang et al, 2015).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In considering possible cross-cultural differences, it is important to note that evidence regarding such associations has often been mixed within Western samples (see review by Waller et al, 2013), and it is therefore not surprising that such findings were also somewhat mixed among the Asian studies examined here (e.g., Li & Ang, 2019). Cross-cultural research will be needed to examine specific dimensions of parenting and their associations with CU traits (e.g., parental aggression; Sng et al, 2018) to determine if cross-cultural differences exist.…”

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Callous-Unemotional Traits Among Children and Adolescents in Asian Cultures: A Systematic Review

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Hwang³

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Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology

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Considerable evidence now exists for callous and unemotional (CU) traits as markers for a high-risk pathway to child and adolescent conduct problems implicating unique risk processes and treatment needs, but research has been limited largely to Western countries. We review the evidence base related to CU traits in Asian countries that has emerged in recent years, with respect to four key questions. Specifically, are higher CU traits among Asian children and adolescents associated with (1) increased severity of conduct problems; (2) similar neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive correlates as reported in Western countries; (3) similar environmental risk factors as reported in Western countries; and (4) poorer treatment outcomes? A systematic search identified 28 studies that have reported on child and adolescent CU traits in Asian countries. Consistent with Western samples, CU traits were associated with individual risk factors including atypical neural activation during cognitive tasks and poor empathy, as well as parenting risk factors. CU traits were also positively associated with most measures of conduct problems. Differences from findings in Western samples, however, emerged for areas such as correlates of reactive aggression and delinquent peer influence. Treatment has been investigated in only one study to date and is therefore a high priority for future research. The limitations of existing evidence are addressed along with key directions for future cross-cultural research, including measurement research with children and adolescents.

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Callous-Unemotional Traits Among Children and Adolescents in Asian Cultures: A Systematic Review

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“…Fung et al ( 2009 ) found that a sample of Chinese children had higher levels of parent-rated CU traits relative to a sample of US children. Further, Sng et al ( 2018 ) did not find a significant relationship between CU traits and aggression, a construct commonly used to validate measures of CU traits. Evidently, further research is needed to better understand the nature and implications of cultural variation in CU traits in children.…”

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“…From a developmental perspective, the study focused on a period when children in South Korea have intensive contact with their teacher throughout the school year (primary school years 5 and 6), and a time known to coincide with a dramatic increase in children’s antisocial behavior (Kim et al 2013 ). From a cross-cultural perspective, research on CU traits in East Asian nations is vital given that past research has revealed cultural differences in the presentation of CU traits, as well as the influence of social factors, such as parenting (Fung et al 2009 ; Sng et al 2018 ). Furthermore, findings from research in Western countries on CU traits and teacher-child interaction may not be generalizable to East Asian countries due to differing cultural values, along with differences in education policy, systems and teacher training (Cheng et al 2004 ).…”

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Callous-Unemotional Traits and Antisocial Behavior in South Korean Children: Links with Academic Motivation, School Engagement, and Teachers’ Use of Reward and Discipline

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J Abnorm Child Psychol

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Callous-unemotional (CU) traits have been associated with atypical responses to reward and punishment cues, with evidence suggesting that such traits may shape caregiver use of reward and punishment practices over time. To date, research has predominantly focused on parental rewards and discipline, with far less attention paid to teacher behavior management strategies. The first aim of the current study was to investigate the potential moderating effect of CU traits on the relationship between teacher classroom management strategies (rewards and discipline) and two important school-related outcomes: student engagement and academic motivation. The second aim was to examine whether CU traits were related to teachers’ use of discipline and reward strategies over time. Children attending South Korean primary schools ( N = 218; aged 10–12 years; 52% boys) reported on CU traits, antisocial behavior, teacher classroom management strategies, school engagement and academic motivation at two time points (the beginning and end of a single academic year). First, harsh teacher discipline predicted lower school engagement, but only for children low in CU traits. Second, cross-lagged longitudinal models showed that CU traits predicted decreased use of teacher rewards, over and above associations with antisocial behavior. CU traits were not related to harsh discipline cross-sectionally or longitudinally in models that accounted for antisocial behavior. Findings show that CU traits are related to reduced sensitivity to teacher discipline, suggesting that teachers may need additional support to implement both discipline and reward-based strategies with children high in these traits. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s10802-020-00663-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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Core features of callous–unemotional traits: a cross-cultural comparison of youth in four countries

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Shou,

Wang

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Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry

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Callous unemotional traits and the relationship between aggressive parenting practices and conduct problems in Singaporean families

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Callous-Unemotional Traits Among Children and Adolescents in Asian Cultures: A Systematic Review

Callous-Unemotional Traits Among Children and Adolescents in Asian Cultures: A Systematic Review

Callous-Unemotional Traits and Antisocial Behavior in South Korean Children: Links with Academic Motivation, School Engagement, and Teachers’ Use of Reward and Discipline

Core features of callous–unemotional traits: a cross-cultural comparison of youth in four countries

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