Emotional-behavioral problems in adolescents from southern Brazil
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https://doi.org/10.34019/1982-1247.2025.v19.36121Keywords:
adolescents, emotional and behavioral problems, Youth Self Report (YSR)Abstract
This study aimed to describe internalizing and externalizing problems in a non-clinical sample of adolescents, considering sociodemographic characteristics and family configurations. A total of 689 adolescents aged between 11 and 18 years old (M=14.83; SD=1.84) participated, with 57.9% female. They completed a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Youth Self Report (YSR). Descriptive and comparative analysis were performed between groups, where group effects were observed in the variables age, education and family configuration. Older adolescents or those from separated families reported more emotional and behavioral problems. Evidence contributes to developing clinical and educational programs.
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