Psychological problems of Iranian children and adolescents: parent report form of Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire

Mohammadi, Mohammad Reza; Salmanian, Maryam; Ghanizadeh, Ahmad; Alavi, Asif; Malek, Ayyoub; Fathzadeh, Heidar; Moharreri, Fatemeh; Hebrani, Paria; Arman, Soroor; Dastjerdi, Javad Khoshhal; Motavallian, Abbas

doi:10.3109/09638237.2014.924049

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“…This outcome is also consistent with the study of Mohammadi et al () who found that emotional problems were significantly higher among female participants compared with male participants. The same outcome was reported in the western literature.…”

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“…In comparison with the non‐Arab countries, the prevalence of psychological problems among adolescents differs from the results of the current study. For example, a study conducted by Mohammadi et al () who used the SDQ to assess the prevalence of psychological problems among adolescents in Iran with a sample of 5171 participants aged 12–17 years. The results showed that the highest prevalent psychological problem was related to conduct problems (24%) and the lowest prevalence was reported for social problems (5.76%).…”

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Emotional and behavioral problems among Jordanian adolescents: Prevalence and associations with academic achievement

Atoum

Al‐Hussami

Rayan

2018

Child Adoles Psych Nursing

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Background: Mental health concerns are important for adolescent's general wellbeing and they can be associated with their ability to function effectively in various aspects of their daily life.Aim: The purpose of this study was to identify emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) among Jordanian adolescents and their association with academic outcomes.Methods: A descriptive correlational design was used. A total of 810 adolescents participated in the study and completed the demographic survey and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). The grade point average (GPA) was used as an indicator of the academic achievement. The GPA was correlated with the SDQ scores to identify the relationship between the EBD and academic achievement.Results: About 11.7% of the participants had psychological and behavioral problems.The most commonly reported problems were emotional symptoms (14.2%), conduct problems (12.5%), and hyperactivity (7.5%). There was a significant difference in psychological and behavioral problems according to the participants' gender. There was a significant negative relationship between the SDQ scores and the GPA.Conclusion: There is a need to identify adolescents at risk of emotional and behavioral difficulties and refer them to appropriate care and support, which in turn would improve their academic achievement. K E Y W O R D Sacademic achievement, adolescents, emotional and behavioral problems, Jordan

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confidence: 92%

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Emotional and behavioral problems among Jordanian adolescents: Prevalence and associations with academic achievement

Atoum

Al‐Hussami

Rayan

2018

Child Adoles Psych Nursing

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“…Using the parent report version of CBCL, another study in the Kandy district of Sri Lanka has demonstrated a prevalence of 13.8% of behavioural problems among 7–11‐year‐old children . Using the SDQ parent report version, a prevalence study conducted in Iran showed a prevalence rate of 16.7% of total difficulties among Iranian children and adolescents . A sophisticated, two‐phase, cross‐sectional study from China showed that the overall prevalence rate of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual IV disorders was 9.49% using the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire at the first stage and the diagnostic interview Development and Well‐Being Assessment at the second stage .…”

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“…15 Using the SDQ parent report version, a prevalence study conducted in Iran showed a prevalence rate of 16.7% of total difficulties among Iranian children and adolescents. 16 A sophisticated, twophase, cross-sectional study from China showed that the overall prevalence rate of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual IV disorders was 9.49% using the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire at the first stage and the diagnostic interview Development and Well-Being Assessment at the second stage. 17 The estimates from these neighbouring countries and from Pakistan may differ due to the techniques used to estimate prevalence (e.g.…”

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Behavioural and emotional problems among school children in Pakistan: A telephonic survey for prevalence and risk factors

Malik

Siddiqui

Mahmood

2019

J Paediatrics Child Health

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Aim Escalating rates of childhood mental health disorders constitute a serious issue for countries like Pakistan. However, due to a scarce number of studies on childhood behavioural problems, understanding the magnitude and gap of the problem is a challenge. Thus, the present study is intended to bridge this gap. This study provides estimates for prevalence, associated demographic risk factors and the impact of behavioural and emotional problems among school children. Methods A sample of children (n = 800) from public schools of Islamabad were selected using two‐stage cluster random sampling. Data were collected from parents through telephonic interviews using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Results Prevalence of overall behaviour problems accounted for 15.9%. For conduct problems, estimates were around 26.6%, for emotional problems 22.5%, for peer problems 13%, for hyperactivity 10.6% and for social problems 3% in the initial analysis. Mother's education also appeared to be a significant predictor for mental health problems of youth, where low maternal education was associated with high prevalence and higher impact of emotional and behavioural problems in the present sample. Conclusions Prevalence estimates of the current study call for attention towards improving mental health services and access to children who are at risk or are having mental health problems. In the context of scarcity of the data from countries like Pakistan, the findings should be considered a call for mental health service providers, researchers and policymakers to scale up mental health services for youth in Pakistan.

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“…Research into Iranian youth indicates a high prevalence (16.7–36.4%) of mental health disorders among children and adolescents (Shanfi et al, ), including high levels of emotional and behavioural problems among adolescents (Mohammadi et al, ). In the past decade, families with adolescent children have reported increased rates of aggression, becoming involved in sexual activity, adopting Western hairstyles, consuming fast food, taking up smoking, and insulting their parents purportedly, as a result of Western cultural influences, which “in many cases” are “unwelcome” by the parents and the community (Parvizy & Ahmadi, , p. 164).…”

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Perceptions of Iranian parents towards the paternal role in raising adolescent children

Farshi

Valizadeh

Zamanzadeh

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Nursing & Health Sciences

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In Iran, as in other nations, adolescence can be a challenging period for both parents and their children. Typically, mothers assume the main role of parenting, which can have a negative impact either directly or indirectly on paternal involvement, or conversely, play a positive role of mediation between fathers and their adolescent children. In the present study, we report on a qualitative study conducted in 2016 that explored the perceptions of Iranian parents toward the paternal role in raising adolescent children. Twenty three mothers and fathers of adolescent children were interviewed to explore their views and experiences with paternal roles in raising adolescent children. Four themes emerged from the data: (i) limited father-child interactions; (ii) mother-led parenting; (iii) father-child conflict; and (iv) united front parenting. The findings suggest that mothers maintain a prime role in parenting, but that the involvement of fathers can have a negative or positive impact on adolescent development, depending on the level and quality of that involvement. Strategies need to be explored for how parents can best support one another to engage in the development of adolescent children.

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Psychological problems of Iranian children and adolescents: parent report form of Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire

Abstract: Considering the proportion of psychological problems in Iranian children and adolescents, we need to develop and implement special policies and programs to provide appropriate mental health services.

Cited by 34 publications

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Emotional and behavioral problems among Jordanian adolescents: Prevalence and associations with academic achievement

Emotional and behavioral problems among Jordanian adolescents: Prevalence and associations with academic achievement

Behavioural and emotional problems among school children in Pakistan: A telephonic survey for prevalence and risk factors

Perceptions of Iranian parents towards the paternal role in raising adolescent children

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