Volume : III, Issue : IV, April - 2014

A Study of Behavior Problems in Primary School Children, in A Rural Setting, in India

Dr. Mubeen Taj, Agalya L.

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Behavioral and emotional disorders in children include internalizing symptoms which affect the self and externalizing symptoms that impact others and the environment. The objectives of this study were to study the prevalence of behavior problems among primary school children in a rural area and to study the association between scholastic performance and behavior problems. In this cross- sectional study, 198 children, 114 boys and 84 girls between 6 and 12 years of age, were rated on Achenbach Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL 6-18years) - Teacher Rating Form (TRF), revised 2001, by his/her class teacher. The prevalence rate for behavior/emotional problems was found to be 63.7% as per Achenbach’s cutoff scores. It was also seen that children who had lesser behavior problems are able to do well academically. School teachers can serve as valuable resources both for identifying behavior problems early and providing appropriate support to the child and his/her family as part of multidisciplinary mental health services providing team.

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Dr. MUBEEN TAJ, AGALYA L. A Study of Behavior Problems in Primary School Children, in A Rural Setting, in India International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.III, Issue. IV Apr 2014

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