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Psychology: Research and Review

Table 1 Comparisons regarding the behavioral profile of children (SDQ—mothers and teachers) (n = 85)

From: Behavioral problems of school children: impact of social vulnerability, chronic adversity, and maternal depression

Respondents

SDQ

Mothers

Teachers

p value*

f (%)

f (%)

Emotional symptoms

 With difficulties

52 (61)

05 (06)

< 0.001

 Without difficulties

33 (39)

80 (94)

 

Conduct problems

 With difficulties

31 (37)

16 (19)

0.004

 Without difficulties

54 (63)

69 (81)

 

Hyperactivity

 With difficulties

47 (55)

23 (27)

< 0.001

 Without difficulties

38 (45)

62 (73)

 

Peer relationship problems

 With difficulties

22 (26)

08 (09)

0.007

 Without difficulties

63 (74)

77 (91)

 

Total difficulties score

 With difficulties

55 (65)

20 (23)

< 0.001

 Without difficulties

30 (35)

65 (77)

 

Pro-social behavior

 With difficulties

06 (07)

06 (07)

1.000

 Without difficulties

79 (93)

79 (93)

 
  1. SDQ Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, f frequency, % percentage
  2. *p value for McNemar’s test/p ≤ 0.05