Age-related similarities and differences in networks of acute trauma-related stress symptoms in youn...
Age-related similarities and differences in networks of acute trauma-related stress symptoms in younger and older preschool children
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United States: Taylor & Francis
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Background: Prior research on trauma-exposed preschool children has found various levels of trauma-related stress symptoms depending on age, which might be explained by developmental factors.
Objective: This study uses network analysis to extend prior research and compare symptom presentation in younger and older preschoolers in the acute phase (first 4 weeks) following a potentially traumatic event.
Method: Parent-reported trauma-related acute stress symptoms were assessed using the Pediatric Emotional Distress Scale - Early Screener via
www.kidtrauma.com
. First, the overall symptom severity and symptom levels were compared between younger (1-3 years) and older (4-6 years) preschoolers. Further, two Gaussian graphical models of stress symptoms in younger (n = 242; M
age
= 2.3 years; SD
age
= 0.6 years) and older preschoolers (n = 299; M
age
= 4.8 years; SD
age
=...
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Age-related similarities and differences in networks of acute trauma-related stress symptoms in younger and older preschool children
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_22cd2747fad4401b9816d17954fdabd0
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_22cd2747fad4401b9816d17954fdabd0
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2000-8066,2000-8198
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2000-8066
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10.1080/20008198.2021.1948788
