Empirical evidence for overt and covert patterns of antisocial conduct problems: A meta-analysis.

28 factor and cluster-analytic studies of child psychopathology were examined for patterns in antisocial behavior. A multidimensional scaling analysis yielded one dimension that was labeled overt-covert antisocial behavior. One end of this dimension consisted of overt or confrontative antisocial behaviors such as arguing, temper tantrums, and fighting. The other end consisted of covert or concealed antisocial behaviors such as stealing, truancy and fire setting. Implications derived from the present findings are discussed as they apply to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of antisocial behaviors in children.

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