Abstract
Abstract
Background
There is growing interest in research understanding the individual-specific predictors of child callous-unemotional (CU) traits, particularly in early childhood.
Objective
This study reviewed evidence from studies that investigated the relationship between early child temperament factors (between 0 and 3 years) and CU traits in children aged 3 to 13 years.
Methods
A systematic search conducted according to PRISMA guidelines yielded 8 peer-reviewed articles.
Results
Analysis of the included articles suggested that there was emerging evidence to support links between early temperament factors (particularly, fearlessness and social affiliation) and child CU traits.
Conclusions
The results of this review demonstrate the ongoing need for further research to clarify the temperamental profiles of children with CU traits, particularly across fearlessness, social affiliation, and general temperament dimensions.
Funder
University of New South Wales
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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