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June 14, 2026Research on Child and Adolescent PsychopathologyOpen Access

Caregiver Strain and Girls’ ADHD, ODD, and Personality Pathology Symptoms: A One-Year Prospective Study

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HAHelena F. AlachaDWDaniel A. WaschbuschDBDara E. Babinski

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Prospective study examines associations between girls' psychopathology and caregiver strain over one year, suggesting dynamic impacts.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore the relationship between caregiver strain and various psychopathology symptoms in girls aged 10-15, over a one-year period.
  • Analyzed data from 197 caregivers of girls aged 10 to 15 (M age = 12.06) assessing ADHD, ODD, and borderline personality features.
  • Measured caregiver strain through various facets over one year using linear mixed models.
  • ADHD, ODD, and BPF symptoms increased, while total and subjective internalized strain decreased over time.
  • All psychopathology dimensions were positively linked to caregiver strain facets, with some associations changing over time.

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Alacha et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2e45d5b1cc60ccdea8ac79https://doi.org/10.1007/s10802-026-01472-9
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