The utility of the child and adolescent psychopathy construct in Hong Kong, China.
This cross-sectional study examined the nature of child and adolescent psychopathy using the Antisocial Process Screening Device (APSD) in 3,675 schoolchildren (ages 11-16) in Hong Kong, China. A confirmatory factor analysis observed a good fit for the three-factor model (callous-unemotional, impulsivity, narcissism) of APSD, with boys scoring higher than girls on narcissism and callous-unemotional traits. Modest construct validity was found with regard to expected relationships with internalizing and externalizing behavior problems. The previously observed higher scores on callous-unemotional traits in boys at older ages were replicated. Findings suggest that child psychopathy may be applicable in a non-Western culture, although the callous-unemotional factor may have a different meaning in China.
Fung
Annis Lai-chu
AL
Department of Applied Social Studies, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. annis.fung@cityu.edu.hk
Gao
Yu
Y
Raine
Adrian
A
D000293:Adolescent; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D002648:Child; D019955:Conduct Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004644:Emotions; D004645:Empathy; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006723:Hong Kong; D006801:Humans; D007175:Impulsive Behavior / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening; D008960:Models, Psychological; D009289:Narcissism; D010552:Personality Assessment; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires