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urn:NBN:nl:ui:15-1765/22046 2013-01-31T13:15:36 mods http://hdl.handle.net/1765/22046 hdl:1765/22046 urn:NBN:nl:ui:15-1765/22046 doi:10.1007/s10802-010-9424-z National origin and behavioural problems of toddlers: The role of family risk factors and maternal immigration characteristics text article http://hdl.handle.net/1765/22046 http://repub.eur.nl/res/pub/22046/publisher%27s%20version.url.txt text/plain Filesize: 0 KB born digital In many societies the prevalence of behavioural problems in school-aged children varies by national origin. We examined the association between national origin and behavioural problems in 11/2-year-old children. Data on maternal national origin and the Child Behavior Checklist for toddlers (n = 4943) from a population-based cohort in the Netherlands were used. Children from various non-Dutch backgrounds all had a significantly higher mean behavioural problem score. After adjustment for family risk factors, like family income and maternal psychopathology, the differences attenuated, but remained statistically significant. Non-Dutch mothers with immigration risk factors, such as older age at immigration or no good Dutch language skills, reported significantly more behavioural problems in their offspring. In conclusion, the present study indicated more behavioural problems in immigrant toddlers from various backgrounds. Researchers and policymakers aiming to tackle disparities in behavioural problems should take into account that risks associated with national origin are intertwined with unfavourable family and immigration characteristics. Jansen, P.W. Jansen Pauline aut Raat, H. Raat Hein aut Mackenbach, J.P. Mackenbach Johan aut Jaddoe, V.W.V. Jaddoe Vincent aut Hofman, A. Hofman Albert aut Oort, F.V.A. van Oort, van Floortje aut Verhulst, F.C. Verhulst Frank aut Tiemeier, H. Tiemeier Henning aut 298696053 073302937 069249733 298019442 071180931 217402208 Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen (FSW); Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) Supporting host sht en English Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology 0091-0627 38 8 1151 1164 2010-11-01 Behavioural problems Child behaviour Ethnicity Immigrant health National origin Erasmus University Rotterdam oai:repub.eur.nl/res/pub/22046 IR OAIPMH feed (http://repub.eur.nl/oai) 2011-01-06T11:30:34Z 2011-08-12T13:57:01Z http://purl.org/eprint/accessRights/OpenAccess