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Findings from research on antisocial children present a paradox. Studies reveal that the antisocial child is disliked by peers (Coie & Kupersmidt, 1983; Dishion, 1990; Dodge, 1983), and lacks critical social, academic, and problem-solving skills (Dishion, Loeber, Stouthamer-Loeber, & Patterson, 1984; Freedman, Rosenthal, Donahue, Schlundt, & McFall, 1978; Patterson, 1982). The social skill deficits are not surprising, given that antisocial behavior in childhood is also associated with coercive parenting (Patterson, 1986), and generally poor family management practices (Loeber & Dishion, 1983; McCord, McCord, & Howard, 1963; Patterson, Reid, & Dishion, 1992; West & Farrington, 1973). These findings paint a picture of a child or adolescent who has difficulties getting along with people.
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Dishion, T.J., Patterson, G.R., Griesler, P.C. (1994). Peer Adaptations in the Development of Antisocial Behavior. In: Huesmann, L.R. (eds) Aggressive Behavior. The Plenum Series in Social/Clinical Psychology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-9116-7_4
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