This study's objective was to identify the predictive effect of indicators concerning social vulnerability, chronic adversity, and maternal depression on behavioral problems among school-aged children, according to the perceptions of mothers and teachers, considering the presence or absence of difficulties in the contexts of family and school. A total of 85 pairs of mothers and school children were distributed into three groups according to the behavioral problems identified. A General Questionnaire, the PHQ-9, the Chronic Adversity Scale, and the (Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire) SDQ were applied to the mothers; the Raven's Colored Progressive Matrices were applied to the children; and the SDQ was applied to the teachers. Data were analyzed with descriptive, predictive, and comparative statistical procedures (p ≤ 0.05). The results reveal the presence of cumulative risks for children with behavioral problems; mothers more frequently identified behavioral problems than teachers; and maternal depression was a predictor for behavioral problems. Such findings are relevant for devising mental health programs.
À minha orientadora Prof.ª Dr.ª Sonia Regina Loureiro, pela oportunidade do trabalho, pela paciência e riqueza nos ensinamentos, e especialmente, pela impecável condução deste estudo, oferecendo-me novas oportunidades de conhecimento e crescimento. À psicóloga Dr.ª Fernanda Aguiar Pizeta, colaboradora desta pesquisa, por ter compartilhado suas experiências com total dedicação e carinho, facilitando o meu caminhar durante essa jornada. À professora Dr.ª Sonia Regina Pasian, que me apresentou à Prof.ª Dr.ª Sonia Regina Loureiro, proporcionando o início dessa jornada. Aos funcionários da Escola Estadual Adolfo Alfeu Ferrero, pela disponibilidade e suporte, essenciais para a realização deste trabalho. Às mães e crianças que participaram deste estudo, por disponibilizarem seu tempo e contribuírem com suas histórias, favorecendo o aprendizado acadêmico e pessoal. Às colegas do grupo de pesquisa, psicólogas
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