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This study examined the nature of the relationship between accidents in the first 7years of life and ratings of childrens behavior, based upon parent and teacher reports, and direct observation of children during psychological assessment. Children from the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Child Develop-ment Study were classified into groups according to their record of accidental injury up to age 7 years. These groups were 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 + accidents requiring medical attention. The behavioral characteristics of the children in these groups were examined using Behavior Profile ratings and Rutter Questionnaires for completion by parents and teachers. The results indicated strong linear relationships between number of accidents and both antisocial behavior and parental discipline. There have been several investigations which have sought to identify the relationship of behavioral variables to childhood accidents. Many of the
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