Symptom-based subfactors of DSM-defined conduct disorder: Evidence for etiologic distinctions

Jennifer L. Tackett; Robert F. Krueger; William G. Iacono; Matt McGue

doi:10.1037/0021-843X.114.3.483

Symptom-based subfactors of DSM-defined conduct disorder: Evidence for etiologic distinctions

Jennifer L. Tackett^*, Robert F. Krueger, William G. Iacono, Matt McGue

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Abstract

Past research investigating the structure of conduct disorder (CD) symptoms has provided evidence of a phenotypic distinction between aggressive and rule-breaking subfactors of CD. However, evidence of etiologic distinctions between these subfactors has not been reported to date. In the current study, the authors investigated this issue in a sample of 1,151 male twins who were 17 years of age. The results indicate that aggressive and rule-breaking CD subfactors have both common and distinct etiologic influences, with shared environmental influences playing a significant role in rule-breaking behaviors. The authors discuss implications of these findings for the assessment and treatment of CD.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	483-487
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of abnormal psychology
Volume	114
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1037/0021-843X.114.3.483
State	Published - Aug 2005

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Aggression
Antisocial behavior
Conduct disorder
Subfactors

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