Reference Values of the Inventory of Callous-Unemotional Traits in Youth Populations: A Systematic Literature Review

Patrícia Figueiredo, Beatriz Lopes, Melhyssa Gomes, Eduarda Ramião, Fernando Barbosa, Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, University of Maia, Laboratory of Neuropsychophysiology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto, School of Psychology and Life Science, Lusófona University, School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Porto

Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry

Published online on March 09, 2026

Abstract

Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Ahead of Print.
Callous-unemotional (CU) traits are directly related to psychopathic traits, as they are based on features such as emotional insensitivity, lack of empathy, and lack of remorse. These traits typically develop during childhood and adolescence. Identifying ...