impact of religion on child behaviour problems as perceived by Sudanese parents and teachers

ABSTRACT

The inclusion of 'religious or spiritual problem' as a diagnostic category for the first time in the DSM-IV conveys that religious and spiritual issues can be the focus of psychiatric and psychological consultation, treatment and research. The main objective of the present study is to investigate the effect of religion on patterns of children's behaviour problems as reported by Sudanese parents and teachers. A sample of 300 parents completed demographic and family factors questionnaire and Conner's Parents 48 Rating Scale about their children's behavioral adjustment. The children's classroom teachers [300] have also completed Conner's Teacher-39 Rating Scale. Parents were