Tackett, J.Krueger, R.Sawyer, M.Graetz, B.2006-06-232006-06-232003Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 2003; 31(6):647-6540091-06271573-2835http://hdl.handle.net/2440/7422The original publication is available at www.springerlink.comIs conduct disorder (CD) as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV; American Psychiatric Association, 1994) a unitary entity, or do variants of CD exist? We addressed this question, using data collected from the parents of 1,669 Australian boys, aged 6–17. Parents were interviewed to assess DSM-IV Conduct Disorder (DSM-IV CD) criteria. Results revealed 2 subfactors of DSM-IV CD symptoms, made up of overt behaviors (e.g., initiating physical fights) and covert behaviors (e.g., stealing without confrontation). Ordinary least squares regressions showed the 2 CD subfactors to be significantly and uniquely predicted by Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL; T. M. Achenbach, 1991a, 1991b) syndromes labeled Aggressive Behavior and Delinquent Behavior, respectively. The results are discussed in terms of the utility of differentiating these 2 variants of CD in future editions of the DSM.enconduct disorderantisocial behaviorfactor analysischild behavior checklistJournal article002003094210.1023/A:10262143242870001861274000072-s2.0-034466768458510Sawyer, M. [0000-0002-7834-0561]