Abstract
Changes in the prevalence of attention problems in Dutch children were examined by a comparison of prevalence rates in 1988 and 1993. On both occasions a representative sample of fourth grade children from 82 regular elementary schools participated in the study. Both teacher reports and scores on an attention test indicated a small decrease in attention problems. We also found that the prevalence of other behavioral/emotional and reading problems had decreased or had remained unchanged. Subject to the limitations of the study, we concluded that the attention problems of fourth-grade Dutch children are not worsening.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 73-80 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1997 |