Table 2.
Types of DSM–IV Disorders Associated With Each Behavioral Problem Group (N = 340)
| Variable | Anxiety problems only (n = 104) | Externalizing problems only (n = 31) | Co-occurrence (n = 38) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disorder, % (n) | |||
| Social phobia | 20.19 (29) | n/a | 21.05 (8) |
| Separation anxiety | 27.88 (29) | n/a | 26.32 (10) |
| Specific phobia | 65.38 (68) | n/a | 52.63 (20) |
| Panic disorder | 3.85 (4) | n/a | 7.89 (3) |
| Agoraphobia | 29.81 (31) | n/a | 31.58 (12) |
| Generalized anxiety disorder | 5.77 (6) | n/a | 5.26 (2) |
| Posttraumatic stress disorder | 4.81 (5) | n/a | 2.63 (1) |
| Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder | n/a | 43.75 (14) | 52.63 (20) |
| Oppositional-defiant disorder | n/a | 31.25 (10) | 57.89 (22) |
| Conduct disorder | n/a | 59.38 (19) | 28.95 (11) |
| Disorders diagnosed, % (n) | |||
| 1 | 59.62 (62) | 59.38 (19) | |
| 2 | 28.85 (30) | 28.13 (9) | 42.11 (16) |
| 3 | 6.73 (7) | 12.50 (4) | 39.47 (15) |
| 4 | 3.85 (4) | n/a | 7.89 (3) |
| 5 | 0.96 (1) | n/a | 10.53 (4) |
| Average number of disorders diagnosed | 1.58 | 1.53 | 2.87 |
Note. There were 165 children who did not have any problems. The frequencies are in parentheses, n/a = not applicable, by definition excluded from the group.