Behavior Problems of Behaviorally Disordered and Normal Adolescents

Abstract

Adolescent boys and girls aged 14 to 18 years, identified as either behaviorally disordered or normal, were rated by their teachers on the Behavior Problem Checklist. Analysis of these ratings revealed significant differences for pupil category, Behavior Problem Checklist dimension, and category by dimension interaction, but no significan differences for sex alone or in interaction with other factors. Behaviorally disordered and normal pupils were best discriminated from one another on the basis of Conduct Disorder and Personality Problem. Implications for further research and special educational practices based on the present findings were discussed.