Carlin J Miller1, Scott R Miller2, Joey Trampush2, Kathleen E McKay2, Jeffrey H Newcorn2, Jeffrey M Halperin2. 1. Drs. Carlin Miller and Halperin are with the Department of Psychology, Queens College, City University of New York, Flushing; Drs. Scott Miller, Newcorn, and Halperin are with the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York; Dr. Halperin and Mr. Trampush are with the Neuropsychology Doctoral Program, Graduate School and University Center, City University of New York, New York; and Dr. McKay is with the Court Assessment Program, Westchester Jewish Community Services, Hartsdale, NY. Electronic address: carlin_miller@qc.edu. 2. Drs. Carlin Miller and Halperin are with the Department of Psychology, Queens College, City University of New York, Flushing; Drs. Scott Miller, Newcorn, and Halperin are with the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York; Dr. Halperin and Mr. Trampush are with the Neuropsychology Doctoral Program, Graduate School and University Center, City University of New York, New York; and Dr. McKay is with the Court Assessment Program, Westchester Jewish Community Services, Hartsdale, NY.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To explore the relationships of family and cognitive factors to aggression as reported by parents and teachers. METHOD: Data regarding different types of aggressive behavior were collected from parents and teachers of 165 school-age (7-11 years old) children referred to a study of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and disruptive behavior. Structural equation modeling was used to examine the differential relationships of family and cognitive factors to aggression in the home and school settings. RESULTS: Family risk factors influenced aggression reported at home and at school, whereas cognitive risk factors may exert their influence on aggression at school. Significant covariance between parent and teacher report of aggressive behavior was observed. CONCLUSIONS: Intervention at the family level may serve to reduce aggressive behaviors in both home and school environments.
OBJECTIVE: To explore the relationships of family and cognitive factors to aggression as reported by parents and teachers. METHOD: Data regarding different types of aggressive behavior were collected from parents and teachers of 165 school-age (7-11 years old) children referred to a study of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and disruptive behavior. Structural equation modeling was used to examine the differential relationships of family and cognitive factors to aggression in the home and school settings. RESULTS: Family risk factors influenced aggression reported at home and at school, whereas cognitive risk factors may exert their influence on aggression at school. Significant covariance between parent and teacher report of aggressive behavior was observed. CONCLUSIONS: Intervention at the family level may serve to reduce aggressive behaviors in both home and school environments.