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A longitudinal study of early reading difficulties and subsequent problem behaviors

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Kempe, C., Gustafson, S. & Samuelsson, S. (2011). A longitudinal study of early reading difficulties and subsequent problem behaviors. Scandinavian Journal of Psychology52, 242–250. It is generally believed that early academic failure in school develops into a downward spiral of negative motivational and behavioral consequences. In this study, children with reading difficulties were compared with typical readers on questionnaires measuring ADHD symptoms and other behavior problems such as withdrawn symptoms, somatic complaints, anxiety/depression, social problems, and aggression. The results revealed that reading difficulties and problem behaviors appear more independent of each other rather than problem behaviors being a consequence of reading failure. In addition, gender differences were negligible when examining the relationship between reading difficulties and subsequent problem behavior. Some implications for special education and intervention are suggested.

Source: Scandinavian Journal of Psychology

DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9450.2011.00870.x

Authors: CAMILLA KEMPE, STEFAN GUSTAFSON, STEFAN SAMUELSSON

Institutions: Linköping University, University of Stavanger

Language: English

Topic: Reading and Literacy Development

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Vetenskapsrådet