“…Aggressive behavior problems predict adverse outcomes later in life, such as delinquency, substance abuse, poor school adjustment, and disturbances in relationships with peers (Burkey et al, 2018;Evans et al, 2021;Loeber & Farrington, 2000;Romeo et al, 2006), and also have a continuing negative impact on children's social environment (McConaughy & Skiba, 1993;Wilson & Lipsey, 2006). To prevent escalation of aggressive behavior problems into persistent negative outcomes, it is important to treat these problems as they arise in childhood (Lochman & Matthys, 2017). Although, treatments are available to reduce children's aggressive behavior problems, current intervention effects are modest and do not benefit all children (McCart et al, 2006).…”