Author
Acar, İbrahim Hakkı, Altundal, Merve Nur, Kırbaşoğlu, Mukaddes Kevser, Kırmızıtaş, Melike
Publication Date
2023-11
Publication Place
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Springer
Subject
Externalizing behavior, Internalizing behavior, Latent profile analysis, Multi-informant
Type
Periodical
Language
English
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Library
Özyeğin University
Library Asset ID
1046-1310
Record ID
9770b227-7317-4549-8570-850388c09bd4
Library Location
Psychology
Date
2023-11
Sample Text
There is renewed interest in multi-informant and person-centered approaches to comprehending the nature of students’ behavior problems. However, most previous studies utilized single-informant or variable-based approaches. To address this gap, we aspired to identify profiles of student behavior problems, consequently comparing student-reported profiles and teacher-reported profiles. We recruited 904 students (68.3% Males) across ten schools. Students’ age ranged from 9 to 16 years (M = 11.87, SD = 1.21). Teachers and students reported students’ emotional problems, conduct problems, hyperactivity, and peer problems using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ; Goodman 2001). Results from latent profile analysis (LPA) supported a 3-profile solution as optimal for student reports (Low Behavior Problem [BP] (67.4%), High BP (17.4%), and Social-Emotional BP (15.1%) and a 4-profile solution for teacher reports (Low BP (34.3%), High BP (13.4%)Social-Emotional BP (15.4%), and Externalizing BP (37%). Results from both LPA and bivariate correlation analyses showed some discrepancies between teachers’ and students’ perceptions. These discrepancies are discussed in the context of a multi-informant approach.
DOI
10.1007/s12144-022-03888-0
Cilt
42
