Table IV.
Problem Child Behaviors Reported by Stressed versus Nonstressed Mothers of Boys with DMD
| CBCL Factor/Subscale | Nonstressed mothers (n = 68) M±SD | Stressed mothers (n = 40) M±SD | F | R2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withdrawn | 56.94±7.12 | 62.03±8.15 | 11.52** | .098 |
| Somatic complaints | 55.12±6.52 | 60.10±8.16 | 12.17** | .103 |
| Anxious/depressed | 55.02±6.12 | 63.08±9.66 | 28.23*** | .210 |
| Social problems | 59.71±8.55 | 66.60±8.59 | 16.32*** | .133 |
| Thought problems | 56.04±6.78 | 60.50±8.90 | 8.59* | .075 |
| Attention problems | 57.78±8.12 | 63.30±8.41 | 11.34** | .097 |
| Delinquent behavior | 52.41±4.69 | 55.05±5.05 | 7.52* | .066 |
| Aggressive behavior | 52.84±5.58 | 59.53±9.44 | 21.49*** | .169 |
DMD = Duchenne muscular dystrophy. CBCL = Child Behavior Checklist. Mean scores are on a T scale (M = 50, SD = 10).
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