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29-11-2016 | Original Article

An Investigation of Relational Risk and Promotive Factors Associated with Adolescent Female Aggression

Auteurs: Katie L. Cotter, Paul R. Smokowski

Gepubliceerd in: Child Psychiatry & Human Development | Uitgave 5/2017

Abstract

Despite growing trends in adolescent female aggression, much adolescent aggression research has focused on males to the exclusion of their female counterparts. Using relational-cultural and social role theories, the current study identifies the risk and promotive factors associated with adolescent female aggression. Using data from the Rural Adaptation Project (a 5 year longitudinal panel study of youth from two rural, ethnically diverse, low income counties in North Carolina), a 2-level hierarchical linear model was estimated (N = 3580). Internalizing symptoms, association with delinquent friends, peer pressure, and parent–child conflict emerged as risk factors whereas teacher support was a significant promotive factor. Results suggest that interventions should focus on negative relationships in both the parent and peer domains and underscore the need for mental health services for aggressive girls.

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Titel: An Investigation of Relational Risk and Promotive Factors Associated with Adolescent Female Aggression
Auteurs: Katie L. Cotter
Paul R. Smokowski
Publicatiedatum: 29-11-2016
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Child Psychiatry & Human Development / Uitgave 5/2017
Print ISSN: 0009-398X
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3327
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-016-0700-1

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