Table 1.
Demographic characteristics and problem types
| Total sample | Goals present | Goals absent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 3757 | 278 | 3479 |
| Male, n (%) | 2038 (54%) | 170 (61%) | 1868 (54%) |
| Age, Mean (SD) | 11 (3.75) | 8.96 (5.10) | 11.16 (3.57) |
| Ethnicity, n (%) | |||
| White | 2582 (69%) | 172 (62%) | 2410 (69%) |
| Mixed | 184 (5%) | 22 (8%) | 162 (5%) |
| Asian | 156 (4%) | 9 (3%) | 147 (4%) |
| Black | 159 (4%) | 19 (7%) | 140 (4%) |
| Other | 163 (4%) | 12 (4%) | 151 (4%) |
| Not stated or missing | 513 (14%) | 44 (16%) | 469 (14%) |
| Hyperactivity, n (%) | 445 (12%) | 22 (8%) | 423 (12%) |
| Emotional problems, n (%) | 2088 (56%) | 170 (61%) | 1918 (55%) |
| Conduct problems, n (%) | 568 (15%) | 37 (13%) | 531 (15%) |
| Eating disorder, n (%) | 201 (5%) | 8 (3%) | 193 (6%) |
| Psychosis, n (%) | 41 (1%) | 6 (2%) | 35 (1%) |
| Self-harm, n (%) | 248 (7%) | 21 (8%) | 227 (7%) |
| Autism, n (%) | 409 (11%) | 41 (15%) | 368 (11%) |
| Learning disability, n (%) | 236 (6%) | 74 (27%) | 162 (5%) |
| Developmental difficulties, n (%) | 145 (4%) | 19 (7%) | 126 (4%) |
| Habit disorder, n (%) | 136 (4%) | 5 (2%) | 131 (4%) |
| Substance abuse, n (%) | 32 (1%) | 3 (1%) | 29 (1%) |
| Other problems, n (%) | 777 (21%) | 55 (20%) | 722 (21%) |
Presenting problems are not mutually exclusive