Perceived Containment as a Mediator in the Association between Callous-unemotional Traits and Behavioral Problems in Detained Youth. Issue 4 (2nd October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nowalis, Sarah; Pederson, Casey A.; Fite, Paula J.; Tampke, Elizabeth C.; Griffith, Rebecca L.
• Is Part Of: Residential treatment for children & youth. Volume 38:Issue 4(2021)
• Page Start: 424
• Page End: 443
• Publication Date: 2021-10-02
• Subjects: perceived containment -- callous-unemotional traits -- behavioral intervention -- detained youth -- behavioral problems; Children -- Institutional care -- Periodicals; Youth -- Institutional care -- Periodicals; 362.732
• DOI: 10.1080/0886571X.2020.1810599
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0886-571X

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Perceived containment, the belief that authorities can effectively set limits on behavior, may explain why behavioral interventions produce moderate effects in youth exhibiting callous-unemotional traits. Examining whether callous-unemotional traits and perceived containment work together to confer risk for antisocial behaviors has implications for both screening and intervention in detained populations. In a sample of detained youth ( Mage = 15.94; 70.4% Male), path analyses indicated that perceived containment mediated the association between callous-unemotional traits and behavioral problems characterized by challenging the authority of facility staff. Implications for screening and identification of individuals in need of additional support as well as a potential cognitive target for intervention are discussed.