Callous-unemotional traits in a community sample of adolescents.

Full Abstract

This study examined the structure, distribution, and correlates of a new measure of self-reported callous-unemotional (CU) traits in 1,443 adolescents (774 boys, 669 girls) between the ages of 13 to 18 years. The Inventory of Callous-Unemotional Traits was subjected to exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. Exploratory factor analysis produced three factors:
callousness, uncaring, and unemotional. Fit indexes suggested that the three-factor model, with a single higher-order factor, represented a satisfactory solution for the data. This factor structure fits well for both boys and girls. CU traits correlated significantly with measures of conduct problems and psychosocial impairment. Furthermore, the traits showed predicted associations with sensation seeking and the Big Five personality dimensions, supporting the construct validity of the measure of CU traits.

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Author information

Author/s: Essau, Cecilia A (CA); Sasagawa, Satoko (S); Frick, Paul J (PJ);

Affiliation: Roehampton University, London, UK.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Assessment (Assessment), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-Dec; vol 13 (issue 4) : pp 454-69

Dates: Created 2006/10/19; Completed 2007/02/27;

PMID: 17050915, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Adolescent
Adolescent Behavior - psychology
Age Factors
Antisocial Personality Disorder - diagnosis
Conduct Disorder - diagnosis
Emotions
Factor Analysis, Statistical
Female
Germany
Health Surveys

Humans
Male
Personality Assessment
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Psychopathology
Questionnaires
Residence Characteristics
Severity of Illness Index
Sex Factors
Social Behavior Disorders - diagnosis

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