The epidemiology of anxiety traits was examined in a large sample of Italian preadolescent children, and 3,479 Italian nine-year-old subjects were enrolled. Anxious traits were observed in 10.5% of children. No significant gender differences were found, but children of separated couples presented a relative risk for anxious traits that was 50% higher, than children of cohabiting or married parents. Moreover, large families (more than 4 members) with a stay-at-home mother were also associated with anxiety in the offspring. Currently, this is the first study carried out in a large sample of preadolescent children, all of the same age.
Gadda, S., Maserati, E., Bomba, M., Nacinovich, R., Neri, F. (2012). Preadolescent anxiety: an epidemiological study concerning an Italian sample of 3,479 nine-year-old pupils. CHILD PSYCHIATRY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, 43(1), 27-34 [10.1007/s10578-011-0247-0].
Preadolescent anxiety: an epidemiological study concerning an Italian sample of 3,479 nine-year-old pupils
NACINOVICH, RENATA;NERI, FRANCESCA
2012
Abstract
The epidemiology of anxiety traits was examined in a large sample of Italian preadolescent children, and 3,479 Italian nine-year-old subjects were enrolled. Anxious traits were observed in 10.5% of children. No significant gender differences were found, but children of separated couples presented a relative risk for anxious traits that was 50% higher, than children of cohabiting or married parents. Moreover, large families (more than 4 members) with a stay-at-home mother were also associated with anxiety in the offspring. Currently, this is the first study carried out in a large sample of preadolescent children, all of the same age.
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