Aggression And Violence In Adolescence
by Robert F. Marcus /
2007 / English / PDF
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Using confidential self-report surveys and official crime
statistics, this book describes variations in aggression and
violence during adolescence over time and by grade, gender, and
race. Early clues present in childhood to later serious violence in
adolescence are identified in longitudinal research studies.
Current personality and situational influences that either increase
or decrease risk for aggression or violence are reviewed.
Aggression and violence in adolescent dating relationships is
explained in relation to normal development and subject to both
variation in partner and relationship differences. This book
describes and suggests prevention programs directed at all
children, children at risk, and those adolescents that are
unfortunately already violent.
Using confidential self-report surveys and official crime
statistics, this book describes variations in aggression and
violence during adolescence over time and by grade, gender, and
race. Early clues present in childhood to later serious violence in
adolescence are identified in longitudinal research studies.
Current personality and situational influences that either increase
or decrease risk for aggression or violence are reviewed.
Aggression and violence in adolescent dating relationships is
explained in relation to normal development and subject to both
variation in partner and relationship differences. This book
describes and suggests prevention programs directed at all
children, children at risk, and those adolescents that are
unfortunately already violent.
