Köster, Kalle Nils Valentin (2023) Systematic Literature review: The relationship between Attention to the eyes; CU traits and Emotion Recognition in children and youth with CU traits. Master thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Callous unemotional traits are a suggested precursor to psychopathy in adulthood and serve as a severity indicator across disorders. This systematic literature review explores the relationship between Callous-Unemotional (CU) traits in children and adolescents, focusing on three key aspects: (1) the potential correlation between attentional deficits towards the eye region and CU traits, (2) the connection between attention to the eyes and emotion recognition, and (3) the moderating role of parenting in the link between CU traits and attention to the eyes. Following PRISMA guidelines, 14 eligible articles were included in the literature review. The findings underscore an association between CU traits and reduced attention directed towards the eye region. Notably, this correlation appears to be specific to certain emotions, particularly negative ones. Furthermore, the review indicates that the connection between attention to the eyes and emotion recognition seems specific to the recognition of fear and sadness. When considering the interplay of parenting, the results suggest that parental behaviour does not significantly influence the level of eye contact, but negative parenting might amplify the link between decreased attention to the eye region and the development of CU traits. Implications of this literature review suggest that decreased attention to the eye region is a correlate of CU traits, which might explain specific impairments in emotion recognition. Negative parenting potentially moderates the relationship between attention to the eyes and CU traits. Moreover, the negative association between attention to the eyes and emotion recognition might be gender-specific. While this review provides valuable insights, it is essential to acknowledge its limitations, as discussed within the text.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Kleine Deters, R. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | Clinical Forensic Psychology and Victimology (FP) [Master Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 26 Sep 2023 09:17 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Sep 2023 09:17 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/2891 |
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