Abstract
Children are becoming a focus of contemporary research due to alarming
rise in behavioral problems. This rise is a matter of concern for Western
countries and Asian countries like Pakistan. Objective of this article was
to review research literature for studies regarding behavioral problems of
children less than 18 years. Studies published in Pakistani journals and
abstract booklets from 1970’s to 2014 were reviewed. Review of these
studies revealed that researchers initially showed interest in aggression
among male children and role of socioeconomic status and cultural
factors. Gradually, focus narrowed down to Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder and its correlates. Contemporary studies are
exploring myriad of factors associated with behavioral problems of
children along with adaptation and validation of behavioral problems’
scales. Trend of carrying out intervention studies is quite recent.
Implications of this review are discussed.
Amna Affan Butt, Ruhi Khalid. (2015) Behavioral Problems in Children: A Systematic Review of Research Literature in Pakistan, Journal of Behavioural Sciences, Volume 25, Issue 2.
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